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Aviation Program

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

📍 West Mifflin, PennsylvaniaPrivate (nonprofit)VA / GI Bill approved

About Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is a private institution in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania with aviation-related degree programs.

The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) is a private trade school focused on aviation-related programs with its main location in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. The institution's headquarters is at the Allegheny County Airport and it has three branch campuses. PIA's aviation programs are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

By the numbers

U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard

69%
Graduation rate
4-year
$66,642
Median earnings
10 yrs after entry

Tuition & cost

$18,730/yr
In-state tuition & fees

✈ Aviation students: flight training carries fees beyond tuition — often $50,000–$100,000+ for a professional-pilot program. Ask the school for its current flight-fee schedule.

Aviation programs offered

Degrees awarded

Associate

Program areas

  • Aircraft Maintenance (A&P)

    Prepares you for the FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic certificate — inspecting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft and engines.

Majors & fields of study

Share of degrees conferred, by field — U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard

  • Mechanic & Repair Tech100%

Official links

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