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Aviation Maintenance Technology Program

WEST MIFFLIN, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics | ID: 161465

Overview

5 ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT WEST MIFFLIN, Pennsylvania 15122-2674
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Admissions Office:
412-346-2100
Classroom Training
Associate in Specialized Technology
Employment Skill Gain
Employment
Credential Skill Gain
Associate’s Degree
$44,730.00 - $44,730.00
Training(ETPL)

Description of Training Provider

The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics was opened by Glenn Curtiss and Orville Wright in 1927 as Curtiss-Wright Flying Service, and became PIA in 1929. PIA offers “hands-on” training for traditional and non- traditional students in Aviation Maintenance a

Program Description

The Aviation Maintenance Technology program is designed to qualify graduates for entry-level employment as maintenance technicians in aviation and other industries. Through the completion of this program, graduates become eligible to test for the FAA Airframe and Power plant (A&P) certification. This program not only meets PA Department of Education requirements for conferral of and Associate in Specialized Technology degree, but also satisfies the requirement of 14 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Part 147. This program includes the following areas of study: inspections, component replacements, overhauls, extensive repairs, troubleshooting, and servicing of aircraft and related systems. Certificated aviation maintenance technicians enter the industry as journeymen, and are not required to serve in apprenticeship capacities.

Skills & Competencies

Reciprocating and Turbine Engines; Instruments and Controls; Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems; Ignition Systems; Propeller Systems; Advanced Aircraft Maintenance; Blueprint reading; Using Reference Materials; Technical Communication.

Additional Information

Service Costs

39,655.00
39,655.00
867.00
4,208.00

Performance Measures

Of those individuals who completed this course/program,
100% earned a post-secondary credential.
79% were employed within six months after completing training.