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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Ash Howard Awarded Aviation Council of Pennsylvania Scholarship Ash Howard, a student at PIA Pittsburgh, was awarded a $2,000 Aviation Council of Pennsylvania (ACP) Scholarship. The scholarship was announced during the Annual PA Aviation Conference held in Reading, PA on October 8, 2026. Congratulations to Ash on this achievement! To support aviation career goals, ACP offers scholarships to students pursuing Aviation Technology, [...]
PA Chamber of Commerce Visits PIA Pittsburgh Campus PIA welcomed Bill Miller, Vice President of External Relations for the PA Chamber of Commerce, to PIA’s Pittsburgh Campus on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Bill met with Steven Sabold, Executive Vice President, and Roxanne Ober, Director of Admissions & Outreach, for a facility tour and to discuss workforce initiatives. The PA Chamber of Commerce [...]
Three PIA Students Receive Scholarships at the Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance Conference While attending the Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance (AWAM) Conference, three PIA students were awarded scholarships. Ash Howard, Pittsburgh Campus, was awarded the $1,416 PIA Scholarship through AWAM. Erilyn Machesky, Pittsburgh Campus, was awarded the $5,000 Republic Airways Opportunity Elevated Scholarship. Shirley Wu, Myrtle Beach Campus, was awarded the $2,500 Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon [...]
Embry-Riddle Representatives Visit PIA to Explore New Educational Pathways for Graduates Above photo Left to Right: Steven Sabold (PIA, Executive Vice President), Todd Bickerton (PIA, Dean of Aviation Technology), Dr. Kelly Austin (ERAU, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost), Suzanne Markle (PIA, President & CEO), Maddie Tama (PIA, Student), Robert Mansuetto (PIA, Student), and Magnus Hieber (PIA, student), Dr. Eduardo Divo (ERAU, Vice [...]
PIA Celebrates Hagerstown Campus Expansion with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Above photo Left to Right: Don Franzwick, PIA; Neil Doran, Hagerstown Regional Airport; Andrew Sargent, Maryland Department of Commerce; Andrew Eshelman, Hagerstown Regional Airport; Delanie Blubaugh, Office of US Senator Angela Alsobrooks; Kendall Abruzzese, Office of US Congresswomen April McClain-Delaney; Brittany Elliott, PIA; Dr. Philip Klein, PIA; Steven Sabold, PIA; David White, PIA; Suzanne [...]
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 [...]
PA Chamber of Commerce Visits PIA Pittsburgh Campus PIA welcomed Bill Miller, Vice President of External Relations for the PA Chamber of Commerce, to PIA’s Pittsburgh Campus on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Bill met with Steven Sabold, Executive Vice President, and Roxanne Ober, Director of Admissions & Outreach, for a facility tour and to discuss workforce initiatives. The PA Chamber of Commerce [...]
Three PIA Students Receive Scholarships at the Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance Conference While attending the Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance (AWAM) Conference, three PIA students were awarded scholarships. Ash Howard, Pittsburgh Campus, was awarded the $1,416 PIA Scholarship through AWAM. Erilyn Machesky, Pittsburgh Campus, was awarded the $5,000 Republic Airways Opportunity Elevated Scholarship. Shirley Wu, Myrtle Beach Campus, was awarded the $2,500 Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon [...]
Embry-Riddle Representatives Visit PIA to Explore New Educational Pathways for Graduates Above photo Left to Right: Steven Sabold (PIA, Executive Vice President), Todd Bickerton (PIA, Dean of Aviation Technology), Dr. Kelly Austin (ERAU, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost), Suzanne Markle (PIA, President & CEO), Maddie Tama (PIA, Student), Robert Mansuetto (PIA, Student), and Magnus Hieber (PIA, student), Dr. Eduardo Divo (ERAU, Vice [...]
PIA Celebrates Hagerstown Campus Expansion with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Above photo Left to Right: Don Franzwick, PIA; Neil Doran, Hagerstown Regional Airport; Andrew Sargent, Maryland Department of Commerce; Andrew Eshelman, Hagerstown Regional Airport; Delanie Blubaugh, Office of US Senator Angela Alsobrooks; Kendall Abruzzese, Office of US Congresswomen April McClain-Delaney; Brittany Elliott, PIA; Dr. Philip Klein, PIA; Steven Sabold, PIA; David White, PIA; Suzanne [...]
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 [...]
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