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You may have heard about PIA through a military publication or magazine. Please take some time and view our program pages to see which major or program best suits your needs, talents, and/or military experience.

We invite you to contact us to explore the advantages of a degree or diploma from PIA. Our helpful staff in the admissions department can answer any preliminary questions you may have. For specific questions regarding using your military benefits (including your GI Bill) at PIA, please contact Certifying Official Bonnie Wissner in the Financial Aid Office at 412-346-2115, or email veteranaffairs@pia.edu

For detailed information on PIA’s GI Bill eligibility (which differs depending upon campus and program), you may also reference the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs webpage by clicking here.

Facts

  • About 15% of PIA’s students are veterans.
  • PIA was named as one of G.I. Job Magazine’s “2013 Military-Friendly Schools”.
  • A significant number of PIA’s faculty and staff have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
  • PIA may grant credit based on results of evaluation tests administered to those who have relevant military experience.

NOTE

Hagertown and Myrtle Beach Campuses are not yet approved for the use of Veterans Benefits. Please contact PIA’s VA Certifying Official or your Admissions Representative for more details.

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    Testimonials

    After reviewing the various aviation schools that I have worked with it became very apparent that PIA stands out among the rest! We have hired 17 PIA graduates in the past 6 years (written September 22, 2010). This is significantly more than any other aviation school that we have dealt with over the years. This is a true testament to the quality of your aviation program and students.
    Mindy PavilonisHuman Resources ManagerAvCraft

    “PIA showed me the way! I started working for US Airways in Harrisburg, PA three days after my graduation. Currently, I’m working on helicopters for the Maryland State Police. There’s nothing else I’d rather be doing. This is a great field and PIA was THE school to go to!”

    Paul Speelman, 2006 GraduateMaryland State Police
    L3 in Lexington was a great start and my wife and I loved Lexington. What a town! Now we are in Savannah, GA at Gulfstream and they offered ma a position that blew me through the roof. I am a Senior Tech making $30/hr with room to move around after 18 months. I was absolutely blown away by the offer (which I accepted immediately).
    Andrew Voso, 2009 GraduateSenior TechGulfstream

    “A few things I thought of that you could tell the prospective students when you visit is that I watched your presentation while I was in their shoes, but then I got caught up in the hype of a 4 year college. So I started at [a 4 year college] for Mechanical Engineering. Hated it from the first week on. They expected us to study 30-40 hours a week not counting homework. That’s like a full-time job. I was not ready to…

    Mark Johnson, 2011 GraduateSikorsky

    “My training from PIA prepared me for the workforce by teaching me hydraulics, electricity and safety. The courses have rounded out my previous job experiences and have made me a valuable asset in today’s workforce. I recommend PIA to other people because I had a great learning experience.”

    Shawn Smith, 2009 GraduateAir Methods

    PIA took me from my high school days of just “getting by” and passing the time until school was over, to preparing for an industry where school never ends. I recieved my A&P license in 1981, and went to work for Allegheny Commuter in Youngstown, OH, then Parkersburg, WV. Five years later I moved to Minneapolis, MN, to work for Northwest in the wheels and brakes shop. After finding out the real meaning of winter,…

    William Michal - 1981 GraduateFedEx Express

    I’m coming up on the 37th anniversary of my graduation from PIA. There I learned the basics that have taken me through a great career, soon I’ll be celebrating my 27th year with FedEx Express. Currently helping maintain our fleet of A-300/310′s, B-727′s, MD-10′s MD-11′s and B-777′s and soon B-767′s What a ride!

    Teodoro Alvarez, 1976 GraduateFed Ex Express

    “My training from PIA has given me the basics across all of the necessary areas to get started in the aviation field. I recommend PIA because of the amount of hands-on experience you get, especially compared to other schools.”

    Kane Wallick, 2009 Graduate
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