Program Overview
This program suits students who want a single 16-month diploma covering both airframe and powerplant ratings at a private, FAA-certificated campus in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics trains Aviation Maintenance Technology students on its Myrtle Beach, South Carolina campus, one of four PIA locations nationwide. The diploma or certificate program covers both airframe and powerplant ratings over 16 months of full-time study, spread across four semesters for students starting after summer 2026. Training takes place in a facility near Myrtle Beach International Airport.
This is a certificated Part 147 school recognized by the FAA, and ACCSC named the campus a 2024-25 School of Distinction. The program costs $31,200 in tuition for students starting after summer 2026, with books, tools, fees and FAA exam costs billed separately. Mechanics nationally earn a median wage of $79,870 a year, and the nearest other certificated school is 81.5 miles away.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) |
|---|---|
| Credentials | Diploma/Certificate |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 16 months, diploma/certificate (4 semesters, 65 credits for students starting after July 1, 2026) |
| Schedule | Full-time |
| Published Cost | $31,200Total program for students starting after July 1, 2026 (4 semesters, 65 credits)Tuition only; books, tools and supplies ($2,607), registration ($125), uniform ($100), technology fee ($275 per term), materials fee ($100 per term) and FAA mechanic exam fees ($1,725) are billed separatelyWhere the school states it (pia.edu) |
| Fees on Top of the Price |
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| Start Dates | Fall 2026 (Sept. 1), Spring 2027 (Jan. 5), Summer 2027 (May 4) |
| FAA Certificate Number | 3PIT597K |
| Address | 1038 Shine Avenue, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 |
| Phone | (843) 238-2700 |
FAA AV-Info (certificate, address) and the school's own pages (program details), retrieved September 22, 2026
Official School Pages
- Official program page pia.edu
- Official PIA Myrtle Beach website pia.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- 26,000 sq ft facility near Myrtle Beach International Airport
- ACCSC 2024-25 'School of Distinction' recipient
- Specialized shop areas for propulsion, hydraulics, composites, and non-destructive testing
- Holds FAA approval 3PIT597K
As stated on pia.edu
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Myrtle Beach
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Myrtle Beach Campus is at 1038 Shine Avenue, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in South Carolina.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the South Carolina aircraft mechanic salary data.
Same School, Other Locations
Other Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics Campuses
- Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Hagerstown Campus Hagerstown, Maryland
- Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Youngstown Campus Vienna, Ohio
- Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Pittsburgh Campus West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Myrtle Beach Campus, by straight-line distance.
Trident Technical College
North Charleston, SC · 82 mi from Myrtle Beach
Wayne Community College
Pikeville, NC · 135 mi from Myrtle Beach
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC · 137 mi from Myrtle Beach
Craven Community College
Havelock, NC · 143 mi from Myrtle Beach
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · 146 mi from Myrtle Beach
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Myrtle Beach Campus
- PIA Myrtle Beach campus page
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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