Since its doors were first opened in 1929, PIA has taken pride in the quality of its education programs and the successes of its graduates. Regardless of the program, a PIA education emphasizes hands-on learning. Qualified faculty members strive to present thorough and thoughtful instruction as they blend their practical experiences with new information and techniques. Of equal importance is the list of student services that are provided from the first day of instruction through, and beyond, graduation. PIA’s main campus is the home of the School of Specialized Technology, offering AST degree programs in Aviation Technology. The branch campuses also offer a diploma or certificate program in Aviation Maintenance Technology. PIA’s Jump Start division offers short-term training programs at the main campus, as well as at a number of locations in West Virginia. We welcome the opportunity to serve the academic needs of both traditional and non-traditional students, and we invite you to contact our staff with any questions you may encounter as you explore our educational offerings.
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Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics and American Airlines Celebrate New Partnership Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) and American marked an important milestone on July 24, 2026, with the official signing of a memorandum of understanding designed to strengthen pathways from education to employment for future aviation maintenance professionals. Representatives from both organizations gathered to celebrate the collaboration, which reflects a shared commitment to developing the [...]
PIA Hagerstown Students Awarded the Walter Green Memorial Scholarship PIA Hagerstown students received the Walter Green Memorial Maintenance Training Scholarship sponsored by the local EAA Chapter 36. Jaydan Bowen and Brandon Furr were each awarded $2,500 to be used toward tuition. Congratulations to the scholarship recipients! Top photo, left to right: Gary Keller, Vice President of EAA Chapter 36 in Hagerstown, MD, Austin Colby, [...]
Fueling Futures: United Airlines Sponsors PIA Training Lab A huge thank you to the incredible team at United Airlines for sponsoring our training lab at PIA Pittsburgh! Your investment goes far beyond the space itself. It’s powering hands-on learning, fueling student success, and helping shape the next generation of aviation maintenance professionals. Because of partnerships like this, our students gain real-world experience [...]
Celebrating Excellence: Darryl “DJ” Bates Earns FAA’s Highest Honor Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) proudly recognizes Darryl (DJ) Bates on being awarded the FAA Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award—the FAA’s most prestigious honor for aviation maintenance technicians. This distinguished award recognizes 50 years of professionalism, technical skill, and dedication to aviation safety and excellence. DJ’s career reflects the very best of the aviation [...]
Hands-on Training: PIA Enhances Training with New Equipment Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) has enhanced its hands-on training environment with the purchase of three SimSpray® virtual reality paint simulators by VRSim, bringing cutting-edge technology directly into the classroom. SimSpray® is an advanced virtual reality spray painting simulator designed to transform how students learn precision coating skills. By combining immersive VR experiences with [...]
PIA’s Ranking in the College Scorecard The U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard is a free online tool that helps students, families, educators, school counselors, and other college access professionals make data-informed decisions when choosing a college or university to attend. College Scorecard brings together information on college costs, graduation rates, student loan debt, post-college earnings, and more, providing students [...]
Helicopters Inc Donates Rotor Blade to PIA Pittsburgh A huge thank you to Helicopters Inc. in Cahokia, Illinois, for donating a Jet Ranger 206B Rotor Blade. This is what hands-on training is all about—building confidence, sharpening skills, and preparing for what’s next in the aviation industry. Vantage Aviation delivered the rotor blade directly to campus and met a few eager students awaiting [...]
PIA Youngstown Welcomes King Air KA-350ER to Training Fleet It’s here. ✈️ The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics’ Youngstown Campus officially welcomed a King Air KA-350ER to its training fleet. The aircraft, formerly operated by the U.S. Air Force as part of the MC-12W Liberty program, will now serve a new mission — helping train the next generation of aviation maintenance technicians. For students, this [...]
PIA Hagerstown Campus Expansion Is Taking Shape We’re making great progress on our expansion, and it’s exciting to see it all come together. From the early plans to what you see here, this space is quickly becoming something we’re incredibly proud of. We’re still on track for a late August ribbon cutting ✂️—and can’t wait to open the doors and welcome [...]
Myrtle Beach Campus Director Michael Basara Recognized as 2025 Designated Mechanic Examiner of the Year The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) is proud to congratulate Michael Basara, Campus Director of the Myrtle Beach campus, on being named the 2025 Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME) of the Year. Mr. Basara joined the PIA Myrtle Beach team in 2017 as an instructor, bringing with him a strong commitment to aviation education and [...]
PIA Hagerstown Students Awarded the Walter Green Memorial Scholarship PIA Hagerstown students received the Walter Green Memorial Maintenance Training Scholarship sponsored by the local EAA Chapter 36. Jaydan Bowen and Brandon Furr were each awarded $2,500 to be used toward tuition. Congratulations to the scholarship recipients! Top photo, left to right: Gary Keller, Vice President of EAA Chapter 36 in Hagerstown, MD, Austin Colby, [...]
Fueling Futures: United Airlines Sponsors PIA Training Lab A huge thank you to the incredible team at United Airlines for sponsoring our training lab at PIA Pittsburgh! Your investment goes far beyond the space itself. It’s powering hands-on learning, fueling student success, and helping shape the next generation of aviation maintenance professionals. Because of partnerships like this, our students gain real-world experience [...]
Celebrating Excellence: Darryl “DJ” Bates Earns FAA’s Highest Honor Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) proudly recognizes Darryl (DJ) Bates on being awarded the FAA Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award—the FAA’s most prestigious honor for aviation maintenance technicians. This distinguished award recognizes 50 years of professionalism, technical skill, and dedication to aviation safety and excellence. DJ’s career reflects the very best of the aviation [...]
Hands-on Training: PIA Enhances Training with New Equipment Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) has enhanced its hands-on training environment with the purchase of three SimSpray® virtual reality paint simulators by VRSim, bringing cutting-edge technology directly into the classroom. SimSpray® is an advanced virtual reality spray painting simulator designed to transform how students learn precision coating skills. By combining immersive VR experiences with [...]
PIA’s Ranking in the College Scorecard The U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard is a free online tool that helps students, families, educators, school counselors, and other college access professionals make data-informed decisions when choosing a college or university to attend. College Scorecard brings together information on college costs, graduation rates, student loan debt, post-college earnings, and more, providing students [...]
Helicopters Inc Donates Rotor Blade to PIA Pittsburgh A huge thank you to Helicopters Inc. in Cahokia, Illinois, for donating a Jet Ranger 206B Rotor Blade. This is what hands-on training is all about—building confidence, sharpening skills, and preparing for what’s next in the aviation industry. Vantage Aviation delivered the rotor blade directly to campus and met a few eager students awaiting [...]
PIA Youngstown Welcomes King Air KA-350ER to Training Fleet It’s here. ✈️ The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics’ Youngstown Campus officially welcomed a King Air KA-350ER to its training fleet. The aircraft, formerly operated by the U.S. Air Force as part of the MC-12W Liberty program, will now serve a new mission — helping train the next generation of aviation maintenance technicians. For students, this [...]
PIA Hagerstown Campus Expansion Is Taking Shape We’re making great progress on our expansion, and it’s exciting to see it all come together. From the early plans to what you see here, this space is quickly becoming something we’re incredibly proud of. We’re still on track for a late August ribbon cutting ✂️—and can’t wait to open the doors and welcome [...]
Myrtle Beach Campus Director Michael Basara Recognized as 2025 Designated Mechanic Examiner of the Year The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) is proud to congratulate Michael Basara, Campus Director of the Myrtle Beach campus, on being named the 2025 Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME) of the Year. Mr. Basara joined the PIA Myrtle Beach team in 2017 as an instructor, bringing with him a strong commitment to aviation education and [...]
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