VIENNA — The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics School for Aviation Maintenance will host a public career exploration event at 11 a.m. Aug. 16 at its Youngstown campus, 1501 Youngstown Kingsville Road NE, Hangar 3.

With skilled aviation mechanics in high demand due to a nationwide labor shortage, the latest employment rates for Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics’ Youngstown Campus graduates are 93% with the top employers for the region including PSA Airlines, GE Aerospace, Endeavor Air, Constant Aviation and Skywest Airlines.

The latest Pipeline Report published by the Aviation Technical Education Council indicates that the number of new aviation mechanics has risen, yet entry rates are still projected to fall below minimums needed to meet nationwide demand by 2028.

In addition to connecting with aviation maintenance employers, attendees will tour the campus classrooms and hangar, learn about the 16-month program, view interactive demonstrations, meet faculty and interact with current students.

For more information, call 1-800-444-1440, or visit www.pia.edu.