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CARES Act Details
PIA has elected to provide an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to all students who meet the eligibility requirements, who acknowledge negative financial impact by the COVID-19 pandemic, and who agree to utilize their grant award for qualified expenses. The funding is limited and will be awarded equally based on...
Virtual Open House Event
PIA will be holding a Virtual Open House Web Event on May 30th, allowing you to learn more about our educational opportunities from the comfort of your home! Aviation is an ever evolving industry, prepared to adapt to change in an instant. This unique experience will help you explore...
PIA President Appointed to WIAAB
PIA's President and CEO, Suzanne Markle, has been appointed as a member of a newly-formed advisory board tasked with encouraging women's involvement in the aviation industry.The Women in Aviation Advisory Board (WIAAB) was established in October of 2019. WIAAB board members represent a wide-range of aviation organizations, including major...
PIA Staff Participate in PAART Pet Food Distribution
Several PIA staff members and their families participated in the Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team's (PAART) Pet Food Distribution held on April 24, 2020. The event, held in the parking lot of the Allegheny County Airport, provided over 1,000 bags of pet food to families impacted by COVID-19.Jason Pfarr,...
Ivan D. Livi Educator of the Year: Albert Simon, Jr.
PIA Pittsburgh Instructor Albert Simon, Jr. has been named the Ivan D. Livi Aviation Maintenance Educator of the Year Award for 2020. Nominations for the award come from across the country to recognize AMT instructors who, either through a single event or over the span of a career, have...PIA COVID-19 Update – Online/Distance Education Begins 3/30
The PIA community would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding during these unprecedented challenges. Unfortunately, due to continued local, state, and federal guidance we will be unable to return to campus on March 30, 2020 to resume face-to-face training. Beginning March 30, 2020, PIA will begin temporary...PIA Campus Closure Update COVID-19 – March 16th, 2020
Effective immediately, Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics campuses in Pittsburgh, Youngstown, and Hagerstown will close to students for a two-week period, with classes tentatively scheduled to resume on Monday, March 30, 2020. PIA's campus in Myrtle Beach will also close, and is currently set to reopen on April 1, 2020. ...PIA Campus Update Regarding COVID-19
Classes will be cancelled at all campuses tomorrow (March 16, 2020), however the campuses will be open to plan for more extended absences. Employees should report as normal, except any employees who are sick or who care for a high risk family member should contact their supervisor. More details...