The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) is a private

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focused on aviation-related programs with its main location in

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. The institution's headquarters is at the

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and it has three branch campuses. PIA's aviation programs are accredited by the

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History

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics was founded in 1929. PIA's short term program offerings began as PIA Truck Driving in 1995.

References

External links

Official website
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