Program Overview
This program suits students who want an accredited two-year degree with avionics electives and a 76% graduation rate at a private campus at Allegheny County Airport near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics's main campus sits at Allegheny County Airport in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, one of four PIA locations nationwide. The Associate in Specialized Technology Degree program covers airframe and powerplant ratings over 20 months across five semesters, with avionics electives in rotorcraft systems and drone operations available alongside the core curriculum.
IPEDS lists a 76% graduation rate for the program, and total tuition runs $44,250 for students starting after summer 2026, plus separately billed fees. This is a private nonprofit, certificated Part 147 school. Pittsburgh-area aviation mechanics earn a median wage of $72,090 a year, and the nearest other certificated school is 57.3 miles away.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) |
|---|---|
| Credentials | Associate in Specialized Technology Degree |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 20 Months |
| Schedule | Full-time |
| Published Cost | $44,250Total program for students starting after July 1, 2026 (5 semesters, 77 credits)Tuition only; books, tools and supplies ($2,625), 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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| Avionics Option | Avionics electives |
| Start Dates | Fall 2026 (Sept. 1), Spring 2027 (Jan. 5), Summer 2027 (May 4), Fall 2027 (Sept. 7), Spring 2028 (Jan. 4), Summer 2028 (May 2) |
| FAA Certificate Number | HE1T189K |
| Address | 5 Allegheny County Airport, West Mifflin, PA 15122 |
| Phone | (412) 346-2100 |
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 Pittsburgh website pia.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Located at Allegheny County Airport
- ACCSC 'School of Excellence' 2023-24
- Forbes-ranked 'Top Two-Year Trade School' in 2018
- Avionics electives available (Rotorcraft Systems and Drone Operations courses)
- Holds FAA approval HE1T189K and Avionics Repair Station Certificate HE1R189K
As stated on pia.edu
U.S. Department of Education
IPEDS Data: Awards, Tuition and Graduation Rate
Federal IPEDS figures for Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, a private nonprofit institution. Aviation maintenance award levels: Associate's. Completions across these programs: 20 per year.
Annual Tuition
$18,060
Graduation Rate (Institution)
76%
Total Enrollment
663
Source: IPEDS
| Program | CIP Code | Award Level | Annual Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician | 47.0609 | Associate's | 20 |
Tuition is the institution's published annual rate; the program's own published cost appears in the facts table when the school states one. See the record on College Navigator.
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near West Mifflin
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Pittsburgh Campus is at 5 Allegheny County Airport, West Mifflin, PA 15122. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Pennsylvania. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Pittsburgh.
Median Pay, Pittsburgh Metro
$72,090
Median Pay, Pennsylvania
$78,000
Median Pay, United States
$79,870
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Pennsylvania 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, Myrtle Beach Campus Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
By Straight-Line Distance
Nearby Aviation Maintenance Schools
The closest FAA-approved schools to Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Pittsburgh Campus, by straight-line distance.
Saint Francis University
Johnstown, PA · 57 mi from West Mifflin
Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
Canfield, OH · 65 mi from West Mifflin
Pierpont Community & Technical College
Bridgeport, WV · 75 mi from West Mifflin
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA · 152 mi from West Mifflin
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Manassas
Manassas, VA · 168 mi from West Mifflin
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Pittsburgh Campus
- PIA Pittsburgh campus page
- College Navigator: Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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