Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics Pennsylvania

Trade school near Pittsburgh training aircraft mechanics and aviation technicians with hands-on engineering focus.

College statistics

Address:
5 Allegheny County Airport
West Mifflin, PA
15122
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 2-Year
Official Website:
www.pia.edu/
Setting:
Suburb
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Engineering/engineering-related Technologies/technicians

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is a specialized 2-year school in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, located at Allegheny County Airport. The institute trains students for careers in aircraft maintenance, avionics, and aviation engineering through applied, hands-on instruction in engineering-related technologies.

Total cost of attendance is $18,060 annually. The school enrolls 591 students and operates as a private not-for-profit institution with no separate in-state or out-of-state pricing.

This school works best for students committed to technical careers in aviation and aerospace maintenance who prefer direct job training over general education. Before enrolling, ask about licensing exam pass rates for FAA certification, job placement rates in the aviation industry, and the length and structure of specific programs. Visit www.pia.edu/ for program details and admissions information.