Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) operates its main campus in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, located approximately 8 miles southeast of downtown Pittsburgh. The technical school occupies a campus adjacent to the Allegheny County Airport, providing students direct access to aviation facilities and maintenance hangars. Founded in 1929 as a division of Curtiss-Wright Flying Service, PIA specializes in aviation maintenance technology and aviation electronics programs certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The institution offers Associate in Specialized Technology degrees primarily focused on aviation maintenance technology and avionics, with programs typically completed in 16-21 months. While PIA does not provide on-campus housing, the school maintains training equipment including aircraft, engines, and specialized aviation electronics laboratories to support hands-on technical education.