PIA Graduates Outpace 95% of Institutions in Earnings
Choosing the right education is ultimately about preparing for life beyond graduation. At PIA, our focus has always been on equipping students with practical skills, real-world [...]
The Learjet
Few names in aviation carry the same sleek prestige as Learjet. Born from the vision of inventor Bill Lear in the early 1960s, it quickly redefined [...]
A Day in the Life of an Aviation Maintenance Technician
Have you ever watched a plane take off and wondered who makes sure it’s safe to fly? Aviation Maintenance Technicians are the skilled professionals who keep [...]
What will I learn in Aviation Maintenance School?
What you will learn in Aviation Maintenance School goes beyond the theory that lives in books. At PIA, you will apply theory to practical hands-on projects [...]
PIA Students at the Aerospace Maintenance Competition (AMC)
Dubbed the Olympics of aviation maintenance and electronics, the Aerospace Maintenance Competition (AMC) is a prestigious, annual global event where PIA students get to put their [...]
Exploring the World of Aviation: Career Paths for Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs)
The world of aviation is vast, dynamic, and full of opportunity, especially for Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs). Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand [...]
What is an Aviation Electronics Technician (AET)?
At its core, avionics—short for “aviation electronics”—covers the vast network of electrical systems that power an aircraft’s communication, navigation, flight control, and monitoring functions. From the [...]
Pitot Tubes on Aircraft: What are they? What do they do?
Understanding how Pitot tubes function provides direct insight into one of the many systems that keep aircraft safe and operational. It is a simple yet ingenious [...]
Sky High Family Ties: Training at PIA
Family members training at PIA! Just because two people are related, it doesn’t always mean they see eye to eye on topics like education, jobs, or [...]
The Dirty Dozen – 12 Common Causes of Human Factors Errors
1. Lack of Communication Failure to provide enough information, ask enough questions, or understand the information received. Ways to Improve Your Communication Use written turnovers [...]
What are eVTOL vehicles?
The term eVTOL stands for electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles, a groundbreaking category of aircraft that combines advanced electric propulsion technology with vertical flight capabilities. [...]
The Impact of PIA’s Instructors
Training Tomorrow's Technicians A PIA instructor sips coffee as they look out on a quiet hangar, visualizing the day ahead, full of lessons & projects [...]