Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

 

 

About Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology offers a wide range of technical aviation programs at the level of Diploma, Associate and Bachelor. It also provides flight and aviation maintenance training, exclusively reserved for the United States Air Force. The college has two campuses, one in Tulsa, Oklahoma and the other in Los Angeles, California. Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology has qualified over 90,000 technicians and pilots.

 

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology was founded in 1928 by W.G. Skelly. Since then, the university has gained excellence in the aeronautics and aviation educational industry. It runs on its teaching philosophy of ‘learn by doing’, as it provides theoretical as well as hands-on training to its students.

 

Campus locations:

• Main campus: 8820 East Pine Street, Tulsa, OK 74115
• North campus: 7304 East Apache Street, Tulsa, OK 74115
• Flight campus: 123 Cessna Drive,Tulsa, OK 74132

• 8911 Aviation Boulevard Inglewood, CA 90301

 

Accreditation
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology has two campuses and both have their own accreditations. The Tulsa campus is credited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools. Additionally, the Tulsa campus is authorized by the Oklahoma State Board of Regents to prove students with associate and bachelor degrees.

 

On the other hand, the Los Angeles campus of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is recognized by the Council of Occupational Education. Its Airframe and Powerplant program is acknowledged by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

 

Admission Process
Enrolling into Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is easy and quick. You just have to call their admissions representative and inquire about their programs or any other queries that you have. After this, your personal interview will be fixed, which would be conducted by the admissions representative, whether on-campus, in home, or through telephone. After the interview, the admissions representative will assist you with their enrollment process.

 

Financial Aid
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology offers Title IV financial assistance programs to those who qualify. The financial aid is offered in various forms, including federal grants, federal Pell grants, federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), student loans, federal direct Stafford loans, federal Perkins loans, federal direct parent PLUS loans, and scholarships.

 

Career Services
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology provide several career services, such as resume preparation, career strategy seminars, job interview guidance, on-campus career fairs and interviews, assistance with job applications, cover letter writing, assistance in communicating with prospective employers through email or fax, etc.

 

Aviation Electronics Technology (Diploma and AAS degree)
This course provides expertise in manufacturing, operating, and maintaining Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAS), including programming, building, and flying UAVs in autonomous flights. Graduates are qualified to work in various industries, like aerospace, simulator development, communications, UAV, robotics, and beyond. Moreover, students are prepared to obtain Certified Electronics Technician (CET) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certificates and licenses.

 

Aviation Maintenance Technology (A&P)
This program teaches the essential skills to maintain aircrafts and planes. The curriculum combines routine airplane maintenance repairs and annual inspections. It is offered at both the campuses in different forms. Both the program forms prepares students for the Airframe and Powerplant certification (A&P license), which is essential for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

 

Airframe & Powerplant (Diploma and AOS degree)
This program is offered at the Los Angeles campus of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology. After completing this course, students can work for aircraft manufacturers, airlines, general aviation companies, aerospace, and the US government. They can also get jobs in some non-aviation industries, such as manufacturing, automotive, amusement parks, wind energy, etc.

 

Aviation Maintenance
This program is offered at the Tulsa campus of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology. Its curriculum includes routine airplane maintenance repairs and annual inspections, along with the study of topics like ignition and electrical systems, hydraulics and pneumatics, pressurization, fuel systems, turbine-prop and jet engines, and aircraft welding.

 

Nondestructive Testing (NDT)/Quality Control (QC) (AAS)
This course deals with manufacturing and maintenance of aviation-related equipment. Students use sophisticated diagnostic testing methods and tools for accident prevention, cost reduction, and product improvement. Some of the NDT testing methods include eddy current testing, radiography, magnetic particle testing, liquid dye penetrant, ultrasonic testing, etc.

 

Aviation Flight - Professional Pilot Training (Diploma and AAS degree)
This program enables students to achieve several types of certificates and ratings for private pilot, instrument, multi-engine, commercial pilot, certified flight instructor, and certified flight instructor instrument.

 

Aviation Technology Management (Bachelor’s of Science degree)
This course is a mixture of general academic knowledge, business management and aviation skills. Students learn about quantitative reasoning, communication, and critical thinking, and understand the general business practices. This program prepares students for entry level positions as a supervisor or manager within the aeronautical industry, airline industry, aviation industry, airports, and manufacturing or electronics industry.

 

Aviation Maintenance Contract Training
Besides all these programs, Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology provides specialized training in Aviation Contract Maintenance. This training is provided to domestic and international companies, in addition to government organizations. The technical aviation maintenance and airplane electronics training is provided in three forms:

• Aviation Contract Training
• Government Contract Training: This is for US and international companies
• Industry Contract Training: This is for domestic and international companies