For over 85 years, the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) has been training top notch aviation maintenance technicians.Don´t waste time taking courses you´ll never use, or four years of unfocused, general education. PIA´s ACCSC accredited, FAA approved programs are focused on the skills you need to hit the ground running in the aviation maintenance industry. PIA grads can hit the job market as qualified FCC-licensed, and FAA certification-eligible candidates in 21 months or less.

Elizabeth City State University is a constituent member institution of the University of North Carolina system. Elizabeth City State University is the only institution in the state of North Carolina that offers a four-year degree program in aviation education. Elizabeth City State University offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Science.

Programs offered:

• Flight Instructor (CFI / FI)
• Private Pilot License
• Commercial Pilot License
• Instrument Rating (IR)

Since 2004, the IAT, which anchors Craven Community College - Havelock campus, has offered comprehensive, state-of-the-art training in aircraft maintenance training that is essential to prepare workers for employment at Fleet Readiness Center East at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point or with private or commercial aviation firms.

Grease Pilot offers two products to help aviation maintenance professionals start their own aviation maintenance business This step by step course is designed for maintenance professionals who do not have a lot to invest. No previous business experience is required. Learn everything from business formation, service area set-up, and how to get customers.