About Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is well-known provider of aviation and aeronautical programs that has trained more than 140,000 students since its founding in 1928. The school offers diploma, AAS, AOS, and bachelor's degrees in aviation maintenance, aviation electronics, HVAC, and nondestructive testing as well as pilot training. Many of its programs are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Spartan College also offers flight and aviation maintenance training for the United States Air Force, and its flight instructors have been recognized as some of the best in the industry.

Spartan currently has four campuses: Tulsa, Oklahoma; Inglewood, California; Riverside, California, and Denver, Colorado. While exact program offerings differ by campus, you could choose from programs such as:

• Aviation Flight - Diploma & CFI I & CFI II (Professional Pilot)
• Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning (HVAC) Diploma
• Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Diploma
• Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology
• Associate of Applied Science in Quality Control Management
• Associate of Applied Science Aviation Electronics Technology

Courses are taught by industry-experienced instructors who offer hands-on training with current technology and equipment.

Spartan campuses are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and the Council on Occupational Education.

Student Testimonials

''Attending Spartan provided me with the necessary skills to succeed from the moment I began my aviation career. The technical training is second to none and showed its true value when I compared my training with students from other institutions.''

-Patrick Grant, Aviation Maintenance

''Spartan gave me the theory and hands-on experience in the classroom which put me ahead of other people who either haven't had the training upon entering my career field or they've had less training. With the Spartan name, I've been able to command higher starting wages.''

-Carey Nichols, Nondestructive Testing

Why Spartan?

• Internationally Recognized School: Spartan is recognized worldwide as a trusted industry leader and as a provider of well-qualified technicians and pilots.
• Career-Focused Training: You can choose from a variety of technical programs at Spartan that are designed to help you develop skills for the aviation and related industries.
• Hands-On Experiences: As a Spartan student, you'll receive hands-on training on industry-current equipment; for example, pilot students receive in-flight training and aviation electronics students are able to build, program and fly a UAV in autonomous flight.
• Personal Attention: Classes are kept small, typically 24 students or less, so you'll be able to receive individual attention from your instructor.
• Student Resources: Spartan students have access to complimentary tutoring, job search assistance, library resources, and student activities.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants to Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology must have a high school diploma or its equivalent; some programs may have additional requirements.