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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PIA Hagerstown Student Awarded Mr. Bob Scholarship Pictured above: L to R – Marissa Salad (wife), Evan Trumbull & Carla Stockslager (wife of Bob Stockslager) Evan Trumbull, a student at PIA Hagerstown, was awarded $6,500 from The Mr. Bob Scholarship for 2026. The scholarship was created in memory of Bob Stockslager, a PIA Pittsburgh graduate who returned to PIA as [...]
American Airlines Visits PIA Main Campus, Supports AMC Competition Team Pictured above: Back L to R – Dylan Mason, Michael Young (American Airlines), Jonathan Wojcik Front L to R – Eli Billimack, Ezekiel Redmond, Erilyn Machesky, Aidan Starcher PIA’s Pittsburgh Campus welcomed Michael Young, Regional Training Manager from American Airlines, this week for an engaging visit focused on student career pathways and industry [...]
PIA Visits Alumni at Goodyear Staff Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) Youngstown toured the iconic Goodyear hangar in Suffield, Ohio. It's home of the world-famous Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company airship operations. During the visit, three PIA alumni of the Youngstown campus led an engaging and informative session about the Goodyear Blimp. The graduates, now working within Goodyear’s airship [...]
2-Hour Delay – Hagerstown Campus – 03/03/26 The Hagerstown Campus will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
2-Hour Delay – Hagerstown Campus – 02/23/26 The Hagerstown Campus will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule on Monday, February 23, 2026.
STRATUS – Winter 2025-26 PIA’s 2025-26 Stratus is now available! Articles Include: Unexpected Destinations Non-Traditional Paths to Aviation PIA shines bright at AMC Next–Gen Aviation Pathway Grant Teaching with Valor Scholarship Recipients Employee Highlights …and More "CLICK HERE TO READ STRATUS"
Staff Recognition – President’s Award: Recognizing Instructional Excellence Bruce Masteller has been recognized for his Instructional Excellence and Exceptional Standards with the President’s Award for Exceptional Employee Achievement. Bruce serves as the Lead Instructor at PIA's Youngstown Campus. He is the winner for the second half of 2025. PIA leadership created this biannual award in 2022 to publicly recognize exemplary achievement among [...]
School Closed – Myrtle Beach Campus – 02/02/26 Due to the incelment weather the Myrtle Beach campus will be CLOSED on Monday, February 2, 2026. Students should complete any pre-assigned flexible learning assignments. Please stay warm and safe.
2-Hour Delay – Pittsburgh, Hagerstown, and Youngstown Campuses – 01/27/26 The Pittsburgh, Hagerstown, and Youngstown campuses will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Schools Closed – Pittsburgh, Hagerstown, and Youngstown Campuses – 01/26/26 Due to the major weather event the Pittsburgh, Hagerstown, and Youngstown campuses will be CLOSED on Monday, January 26, 2026. Students should complete any pre-assigned flexible learning assignments. Please stay warm and safe.
American Airlines Visits PIA Main Campus, Supports AMC Competition Team Pictured above: Back L to R – Dylan Mason, Michael Young (American Airlines), Jonathan Wojcik Front L to R – Eli Billimack, Ezekiel Redmond, Erilyn Machesky, Aidan Starcher PIA’s Pittsburgh Campus welcomed Michael Young, Regional Training Manager from American Airlines, this week for an engaging visit focused on student career pathways and industry [...]
PIA Visits Alumni at Goodyear Staff Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) Youngstown toured the iconic Goodyear hangar in Suffield, Ohio. It's home of the world-famous Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company airship operations. During the visit, three PIA alumni of the Youngstown campus led an engaging and informative session about the Goodyear Blimp. The graduates, now working within Goodyear’s airship [...]
2-Hour Delay – Hagerstown Campus – 03/03/26 The Hagerstown Campus will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
2-Hour Delay – Hagerstown Campus – 02/23/26 The Hagerstown Campus will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule on Monday, February 23, 2026.
STRATUS – Winter 2025-26 PIA’s 2025-26 Stratus is now available! Articles Include: Unexpected Destinations Non-Traditional Paths to Aviation PIA shines bright at AMC Next–Gen Aviation Pathway Grant Teaching with Valor Scholarship Recipients Employee Highlights …and More "CLICK HERE TO READ STRATUS"
Staff Recognition – President’s Award: Recognizing Instructional Excellence Bruce Masteller has been recognized for his Instructional Excellence and Exceptional Standards with the President’s Award for Exceptional Employee Achievement. Bruce serves as the Lead Instructor at PIA's Youngstown Campus. He is the winner for the second half of 2025. PIA leadership created this biannual award in 2022 to publicly recognize exemplary achievement among [...]
School Closed – Myrtle Beach Campus – 02/02/26 Due to the incelment weather the Myrtle Beach campus will be CLOSED on Monday, February 2, 2026. Students should complete any pre-assigned flexible learning assignments. Please stay warm and safe.
2-Hour Delay – Pittsburgh, Hagerstown, and Youngstown Campuses – 01/27/26 The Pittsburgh, Hagerstown, and Youngstown campuses will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Schools Closed – Pittsburgh, Hagerstown, and Youngstown Campuses – 01/26/26 Due to the major weather event the Pittsburgh, Hagerstown, and Youngstown campuses will be CLOSED on Monday, January 26, 2026. Students should complete any pre-assigned flexible learning assignments. Please stay warm and safe.
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