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PIA Packs-A-Plane for Toys For Tots
PIA students, faculty, and staff donated toys to benefit the Toys for Tots organization. The event, PIA Pack-A-Plane, challenged donors to fill PIA's King Air with unopened toys to assist those in need this holiday season. Members of the U.S. Marine Corps visited PIA Pittsburgh today to unpack the...
PIA Veterans Honored
The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics celebrated 78 students and employees who have served in the U.S. Military on Veterans Day. Each campus gave Veterans a gift as a small token of gratitude for their service. PIA is proud to support our military members, and thank them for their service...PIA Alumni – Brice Weyrich
PIA is proud to support the veterans and active-duty members who work to keep this country safe. PIA Alumni and Military Veteran Brice Weyrich shares his decision to pursue an education at PIA after his service.
Two PIA Students Receive Mike Rowe 2020 Work Ethic Scholarship
First semester PIA students Braden Brunson and Shane Miley are two of the nationwide recipients of the 2020 Work Ethic Scholarship. The scholarship through Mike Rowe WORKS Foundation honors and provides financial support to students enrolled in trade schools that clearly demonstrate a commitment to personal responsibility, a positive...
Former Valedictorian Shares Passion For Aviation
Ricky Lewis, Valedictorian of PIA Myrtle Beach's first graduating class, shared his passion for aviation with his current employer, Pratt & Whitney. The piece was featured on their homepage and echoes the importance of a mechanics role in the industry."Aviation really hits home for me and my family. My...PIA Alumni – Joe Cominsky
Recent PIA Graduate Joe Cominsky shares his experiences as a PIA student, and why he is proud to be a #PIAAlumni.Pittsburgh Campus, Aviation Maintenance Technology, 2020
PIA Featured in Aviation Week Network Newsletter
PIA's Associate Director of Career Services, Mindy Pavilonis, spoke with Digital Editorial Producer Lindsay Bjerregaard of Aviation Week Network regarding changes PIA campuses have experienced over the last several months.The piece spoke of the challenges the institution faced during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. More importantly, the school's...PIA Premiere: “Hangar Heroes”
PIA is proud to present "Hangar Heroes", a videocast focused on the world of aviation and the exciting innovations we are seeing within it.Episode 1 features NASA's 62nd anniversary, discussions of Blue Origins and SpaceX recent achievements, feel-good stories from inside aviation, and an interview with Darrel Stern of...