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PIA AND SKYWEST LAUNCH NEW AMT PROGRAM WITH FINANCIAL AID INCENTIVE AND DIRECT PATH TO EMPLOYMENT
To help fill the growing number of job openings in the field of aviation maintenance , Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics ( PIA ) and SkyWest have announced a new , elite partnership . The SkyWest AMT Pathway Program offers PIA students training in aviation maintenance technology ( AMT ) the chance to jump-start their careers while they ’ re still in school .
Through the SkyWest AMT Pathway Program , students can receive mentorship , hands-on experience , and a direct pathway to a career in commercial aviation . They are also eligible for up to $ 7,600 in financial aid , including :
• Up to $ 4,500 in education assistance
• Up to $ 1,600 in A & P test fee reimbursements
• Up to $ 1,500 in moving expense reimbursements , plus mileage
• Guaranteed final interview to become an A & P ( airframe and powerplant ) mechanic at SkyWest
• Enhanced SkyWest seniority for benefits like health insurance , profitsharing programs , and travel
To be eligible for the program , candidates must be attending PIA and be in good standing . Unlike an internship , the program allows students to remain at PIA to complete their training until they are able to gain their A & P license .
“ Due to high demand for new AMTs , forward-thinking employers like SkyWest are no longer waiting for candidates to come to them . Instead , they are creating high-value educator-employer partnerships like the AMT Pathway Program to actively invest in and support talented students with a direct route to entry-level employment ,” said Suzanne Markle , president and CEO of PIA .
“ We are excited to be partnering with PIA and to provide more opportunities for their AMT students to get started with their aviation careers ,” said Joe Sigg , SkyWest VP of maintenance . “ Plus , the benefits of the SkyWest AMT Pathway Program , including the financial support , make it easier for students to enter this important career field .”
According to Boeing ’ s 2022-2041 Pilot and Technician Outlook , 134,000 new mechanics and avionics professionals will be needed over the next 20 years to meet the growing needs of the aviation industry . Many of these openings are due to upcoming retirements , as ATEC ( Aviation Technician Education Council ) estimates that 38 % of current aviation mechanics are at least 60 years of age .
To learn more about PIA ’ s AMT program , visit pia . edu .
ABOUT PITTSBURGH INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS
With roots tracing to the Curtiss- Wright Flying Service , Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics ( PIA ) was officially founded in 1929 . Today , PIA is a non-profit , career-focused family of schools offering programs in Aviation Maintenance and Aviation Electronics .
The instructional staff combine real-world experience with classroom instruction , and a wide range of student and graduate services . PIA ’ s Career Services team works individually with each student to reach their employment goals . PIA is often the first stop for many employers looking for quality employees .
PIA offers an Associate in Specialized Technology Degree at its West Mifflin , PA , location and diploma programs in Youngstown , OH , Hagerstown , MD , and Myrtle Beach , SC .
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics was recognized as the # 1 school fighting the nation ’ s skills gap in a list published in 2018 by Forbes .
There is open enrollment through the year accompanied with admissions requirements . For more information , call 1.800.444.1440 , or visit pia . edu .
BEAUTIFUL ROSES !
The Pittsburgh Rose Society in cooperation with the Mt . Lebanon Public Library will host its 2023 Rose Show from 1 to 4 p . m . on Saturday , June 10 , at the library , on Castle Shannon Boulevard in Mt . Lebanon . This event is free and open to the public , all ages .
The rose show will be held under the auspices of the American Rose Society ( ARS ) with growers displaying their finest rose specimens in various classes . ARS-certified horticulture judges will review all entries by strict standards and award top prizes . The superior hybrid tea rose will be awarded the coveted “ Queen of the Show ” title .
Consulting rosarians and judges will be on hand to answer all your rose and roserelated questions . For more information , contact local society president Bill Dorn at billdorn @ pghrosesociety . org . n
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