Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics is a private nonprofit two-year institution located in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, in a large suburban area near Pittsburgh. The institute enrolls 848 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 55.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 59% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 78% (IPEDS 2023).

The institute specializes in aviation maintenance and aerospace engineering fields, offering certificates in Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician and Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician. These focused programs are designed to prepare students for technical careers in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Situated just outside Pittsburgh, the institute benefits from access to a region with a significant manufacturing and aerospace presence. It serves students seeking specialized, career-focused credentials in aviation technology without the breadth of a larger institution.