Program Overview
This program suits students who want a 16-month diploma covering both airframe and powerplant ratings with hands-on shop training at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport in Vienna, Ohio.
The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics campus in Vienna, Ohio trains Aviation Maintenance Technology students at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, one of four PIA locations nationwide. The diploma program covers both airframe and powerplant ratings over 16 months of full-time study across four semesters, with hands-on shop training in propulsion, electricity, sheet metal, hydraulics and composites.
This is a certificated Part 147 school accredited by ACCSC, which has recognized the campus as a School of Excellence. Total tuition runs $31,200 for students starting after summer 2026, with other fees billed separately. Akron-area aviation mechanics earn a median wage of $75,800 a year, and the nearest other certificated school is 17 miles away.
FAA AV-Info and School Pages
Program Facts
| Program Name | Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) Program |
|---|---|
| Credentials | Diploma |
| Ratings | Airframe and Powerplant |
| Program Length | 16 months, diploma/certificate (4 semesters, 65 credits for students starting after July 1, 2026) |
| 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 |
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| FAA Certificate Number | P6HT576K |
| Address | 1501 Youngstown-Kingsville Road NE, Hangar 3, Vienna, OH 44473 |
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 Youngstown website pia.edu
In the School's Words
Program Highlights
- Located at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport
- FAA approval number P6HT576K
- Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges (ACCSC)
- Hands-on training in specialized shop areas: propulsion, electricity, sheet metal, hydraulics, composites
- Recognized as ACCSC 'School of Excellence' 2022-23
As stated on pia.edu
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location and Aircraft Mechanic Pay Near Vienna
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Youngstown Campus is at 1501 Youngstown-Kingsville Road NE, Hangar 3, Vienna, OH 44473. Compare it with every aviation maintenance school in Ohio. For schools within commuting distance, see aviation maintenance schools near Akron.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025
Annual median wage for aircraft mechanics and service technicians (SOC 49-3011), BLS OEWS May 2025. See the Ohio 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, Pittsburgh Campus West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
- 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, Youngstown Campus, by straight-line distance.
Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
Canfield, OH · 17 mi from Vienna
Saint Francis University
Johnstown, PA · 115 mi from Vienna
Pierpont Community & Technical College
Bridgeport, WV · 138 mi from Vienna
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH · 160 mi from Vienna
Universal Technical Institute Canton
Canton, MI · 162 mi from Vienna
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school record for Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Youngstown Campus
- Youngstown Campus - Aircraft Mechanics Training
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
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