Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology offers aviation and technology programs across three campuses in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Programs include aviation flight, aviation maintenance technology, avionics maintenance technology, and nondestructive testing, along with bachelor's degrees. Spartan has over 90,000 alumni and trains students with over 50% hands-on learning. Graduates have career opportunities in aviation, aerospace, and related industries.

1. WHERE DREAMS TAKE FLIGHT
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2. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, one of the
world’s most reputable and prestigious aviation colleges. Since 1928, Spartan
has trained over 90,000 professionals from all fifty United States and over
62 countries. Through the success of our graduates, Spartan has become
known as an industry leader in aviation and technology-related subjects.
Whether you’re just starting a career or starting over, Spartan programs
enable you to begin a career in aviation and other related industries where
quality performance and professionalism are required. Practical hands-on
training, combined with classroom theory, provides students with the skills
necessary to begin a successful career and/or continue their education.
Accreditation / Affiliations
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is accredited by the
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and
certified by the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools (OBPVS).
The Aviation Maintenance Technology and Flight programs are approved
by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) while the Avionics
Maintenance Technology Programs are accredited by the National
Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technology (NCATT).
Professional Affiliations
• Aircraft Electronics Association
• American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
• American Society for Nondestructive Testing
• American Society for Quality Control
• Aviation Maintenance Technician Society
• Aviation Technician Education Council
• Experimental Aircraft Association
• National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA)
• Tulsa Better Business Bureau
• University Aviation Association
• Women in Aviation International
Goals
• Provide career-focused, competency-based
technical programs.
• Provide educational knowledge of work
ethic and citizenship for all students.
• Employ faculty with exceptional
educational credentials and related career
experience.
• Offer services that support the college
mission and student success.
• Provide career-development strategies and
employment assistance.
• Supply qualified graduates to meet the
needs of industry.
The mission: To provide
a supportive educational
environment for students
to actively participate in
learning and to provide
quality career-oriented
higher education
programs to a diverse
student population.

3. Spartan’s Main Campus located at 8820 E. Pine Street in Tulsa,
Oklahoma contains Spartan’s core electronics program where avionics
students obtain component-level troubleshooting skills through a 50%
hands-on curriculum working with industry-current equipment and
training aids. The Main Campus also houses the general education
classes needed to complete a Spartan associate degree program and the
upper-level courses needed for those students desiring to complete a
Bachelor of Science degree. Spartan’s Main Campus includes avionics
labs for avionics associate degree students, a welding shop for aviation
maintenance students, library, book and equipment store, student
services, admissions, financial aid, student records, student accounts
and administrative offices.
The Spartan Flight Campus is located approximately twenty miles southwest of the
Main Campus and located at 123 Cessna Drive in Tulsa, OK at the Richard L. Jones
airport which is a tower controlled airport including dual runways, crosswind and
instrument landing approach capabilities. The Spartan Flight Campus maintains a fleet of
approximately forty-one aircraft including Cessna 152s, 172s, 172RGs, Piper Seminoles, a
Frasca flight simulator, and a full motion Redbird Advance Aviation Training Device. The
Spartan Flight Campus contains 8 classrooms for ground school instruction, flight dispatch,
a book and equipment store, flight library, financial aid, student records and graduate career
services offices. The Flight Campus also hosts a LaserGrade testing center allowing students
computer testing for same-day results for their Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
written examinations.
The North Campus contains specialty classrooms, training labs and
industry-current equipment for aviation maintenance and nondestructive
testing. The North Campus includes twenty-four fixed wing and one
rotary aircraft, twenty-one turbine jet engines, twenty-six reciprocating
aircraft engines, an avionics communication shop, avionics radar shop,
a Boeing 727-100 training cockpit, a complete Boeing 727-200, and
nondestructive testing equipment including magnetic particle, liquid dye
penetrate, ultrasound, eddy current and radiography.
The North Campus contains a cafeteria and Graduate Career Services
where on-campus interviewing and recruiting takes place.
Spartan operates three campuses with over 247,000 square feet of training facilities, classrooms and
administrative space located on two Tulsa area airports.

4. AVIATION FLIGHT
At one time or another almost every child has dreamed of flying. Whether
it was soaring through the air like Superman, flying a jet fighter like TopGun or being a professional airline pilot. After taking their first flight in
a commercial airliner, flying has fascinated almost everyone. At Spartan
College of Aeronautics and Technology, dreams of flying become a reality
every day.
Spartan’s flight program can take you
from your first flight to your first career
as a professional pilot.
Beginning with a private pilot license and continuing with a
commercial pilot license with instrument, multiengine, certified flight
instructor, and certified flight instructor instrument rating, Spartan
flight graduates are prepared to embark on an exciting and rewarding
career as commercial pilots. Many graduates continue at Spartan as
flight instructors allowing them to build flight experience and obtain
their bachelor’s degree simultaneously.
Students choose Spartan because flying comes first. At Spartan you’ll
begin your flight ground school and flight training immediately and
complete your associate degree general education classes while you
build your flight hours throughout the program. This method of flight
training provides Spartan graduates the opportunity to be airline ready
approximately two years before most traditional flight programs. Those
who love to fly choose Spartan.
Flight Training (Diploma)
Private, Commercial SEL and MEL, IR, CFI, AF CFII
PROGRAM LENGTH:
12 MO
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS:
62
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS:
1572
MINIMUM FLIGHT HOURS
215
Associate of Applied Science Aviation Flight (Degree)
PROGRAM LENGTH:
17 MO
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS:
87
MINIMUM FLIGHT HOURS
235

5. AVIATION MAINTENANCE
TECHNOLOGY
A career in aviation maintenance offers an exciting and rewarding career
and income potential. Every aircraft used for hire must undergo inspection,
maintenance and repairs (on a regular basis) by certified Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), mechanics and technicians. To become a certified
FAA mechanic, students must complete a minimum of 1900 training
hours or experience and pass written, oral and practical FAA exams.
Spartan’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program includes a 50% handson curriculum with approximately two hundred-fifty hands-on projects and
2,160 training hours to not only meet FAA requirements but exceed them.
Aviation maintenance students will complete training including hydraulics
and pneumatics, ignition and electrical systems, fuel systems, pressurization,
aircraft welding, reciprocating, turbine-prop and jet engines and much
more. Those who enjoy working hands-on in a clean environment with great
income and career opportunities choose aviation maintenance technology.
Many industries such as auto and diesel, auto and boat racing and heavyequipment desire the quality detail-oriented skills possessed by certified
aviation maintenance mechanics. This desire opens the opportunities for
aviation maintenance technicians to aviation and beyond.
Aviation Maintenance Technology (Diploma)
PROGRAM LENGTH:
Students in the
technician training
programs can take
advantage of the
AAR-Spartan
Bridge Program, a partnership
the school maintains with
AAR Aircraft Services, which
reimburses up to $10,500 of
tuition expenses for students who
commit to work for the company
for three years after they graduate.
FedEx Boeing 727 donation
provides Spartan students with
industry-current large transport
training education and experience
needed to help propel them in
their career. The donation allows
Spartan to continue over 85 years
leading the industry in aviation
training.
18 MO
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS:
96
CLOCK HOURS:
2160
Associate of Applied Science Aviation
Maintenance Technology (Degree)
PROGRAM LENGTH:
23 MO
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS:
122
CLOCK HOURS:
2606

6. AVIONICS MAINTENANCE
TECHNOLOGY
As the navigation and communication systems on the ground and
aboard aircraft become more and more sophisticated so does the need
for highly trained avionics technicians. Avionics technicians are trained
to troubleshoot, inspect and repair the numerous electronic systems
required to safely and efficiently fly today’s aircraft.
Spartan’s 50% hands-on curriculum including component-level
troubleshooting on industry-current equipment and training aids
provides graduates with great career opportunities and income potential.
Spartan’s crawl, walk, run training philosophy provides students with
the core basic electronics knowledge and skill required to continue into
the avionics specialty program including systems such as autopilot,
remote compass, instrument landing, weather radar, transponder, Global
Positioning System (GPS), Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS),
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), and much more.
In addition to ACCSC, Spartan’s avionics programs are accredited by
NCATT. Those who enjoy computers and electronic devices choose
avionics technology for a rewarding and exciting career.
As many industries become more
dependent on computer and electrical
systems so does the need for highly
trained electronic technicians. This
need provides various opportunities for
avionics technology graduates.
Avionics Maintenance Technology
PROGRAM LENGTH:
15 MO
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS:
80
CLOCK HOURS:
1800
Associate of Applied Science
Avionics Maintenance Technology
PROGRAM LENGTH:
18 MO
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS:
100
CLOCK HOURS:
2136

7. NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING
& QUALITY CONTROL
In a world where safety and quality continues to increase in demand
so does the need for highly trained nondestructive testing and quality
control technicians. The industries of aviation, aerospace, manufacturing,
pipeline, powerplant, construction, theme park, auto and boat racing
require inspection and testing of key components without destroying the
integrity or future usefulness of the component. Nondestructive testing
and quality control technicians perform these tests and inspections.
Spartan’s nondestructive testing program includes 50% hands-on
training on industry-current equipment to perform liquid dye penetrate,
magnetic particle, ultrasound, x-ray and gamma-ray to ensure our
graduates have the knowledge and skill for on-the-job performance.
Graduates of the quality control program have also completed training
in metrology, manufacturing processes, statistical analysis, Six Sigma,
Lean, and 5S. Those who desire diversity and high employability choose
nondestructive testing and quality control.
Nondestructive Testing (Diploma)
PROGRAM LENGTH:
11 MO
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS:
50
CLOCK HOURS:
1260
Associate of Applied Science
Quality Control (Degree)
PROGRAM LENGTH:
17 MO
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS:
84
CLOCK HOURS:
1956
TERMS:
11

8. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
AVIATION TECHNOLOGY
MANAGEMENT
Bachelor of Science Aviation Technology Management
To meet the need for our graduates to complete their education with a
baccalaureate degree, Spartan has developed an accelerated bachelor’s
program designed specifically for Spartan graduates and working adults.
The bachelor’s program allows Spartan associate degree graduates the
opportunity to complete their degree in as little as 16 months. The
program combines training, experience and education, allowing
graduates to increase their marketability and career advancement with
aviation, aerospace and other related industries.
Aviation Technology Management
PROGRAM LENGTH:
16 MO*
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS:
128**
* Beyond AAS Degree.
** A minimum of 60 Hours Transferred from AAS Programs and a minimum of 128 credit hours
required for graduation.
Associate and
Bachelor’s
degree courses
now available
through online
learning.
ADMISSIONS
Entry into all programs requires an interview with an enrollment
manager in-home, at the college or via the telephone. Contact
the enrollment manager who provided this information for
complete application and further details.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Financial aid and scholarships are available to those who qualify. Spartan’s financial
aid offices assist students and their families in completing the federal financial aid
applications for Federal Pell Grant and unsubsidized, subsidized and Parent PLUS Loans.
It is the goal of Spartan’s financial aid department to assist students in pursuing every
avenue available in locating the funding necessary to attend college. A list of scholarships
applicable to Spartan programs can be provided upon request.

9. Graduate Career Services
Graduate success is Spartan success. That is why Spartan provides on-going graduate career
services to our graduates. Prior to graduation students are required to visit the graduate career
center to begin defining their career goals. Graduates are assisted with resumes, cover letters,
interviewing techniques, completing online applications, e-mailing and faxing resumes. Oncampus recruiting visits, company seminars, and career fairs are conducted throughout the year
and students and graduates are invited to participate and attend. A sample list of companies who
hire Spartan graduates and graduate placement and earning reports are available upon request.
Please contact your enrollment manager for details.
Student Services
Spartan provides several student services to assist students in
completing the education and training they desire.
Student Housing - student housing assistance is provided to aid
students and their families. Students attending with family or who
desire private housing will be assisted in locating suitable housing.
Contact your enrollment manager for further details.
Our Residence Hall provides a safe affordable housing option for
Spartan students. Students stay in well maintained apartments
behind the main campus. Residence Hall includes furnished
private bedrooms and shared living accommodations. Limited
availability and filled on a first reserved basis.
Student Employment Assistance - most students work at least
part-time while attending Spartan. To assist students in locating
employment, Spartan student employment maintains a list of parttime and full-time job opportunities in the Tulsa area. The student
employment office also coordinates on-campus recruiting visits,
assists in resume development and advises on interviewing and job
locating techniques.
Free Audit of Course for Graduates
Spartan is pleased to offer graduates a free audit of courses from
which they are a graduate as long as course is currently offered by
Spartan. As technology advances and industries change, graduates
may find a need to upgrade skills to stay current in the workplace.
Free audits can be scheduled with the Student Records department
at Spartan. Audits are on a space available basis and the student
must purchase the textbooks for the course. Free audits are limited
to two courses in any twelve-month period.

10. TULSA
When you’re ready for a study break you’ll have an abundance of
entertaining destinations. Choose between two amusement parks, an
aquarium, a zoo, world-class museums, and live tunes at one of the
city’s many music venues. Tulsa is home to professional sports including
baseball, hockey, and soccer, as well as horse racing. For the outdoor
enthusiast, the city’s hundreds of parks and nearby lakes offer rugged
trails and prime fishing.
Spartan is located in the Northeastern part of Oklahoma known as
“Green Country”.
The Tulsa Chamber of Commerce provides some of the following as a
summary of the Tulsa region:
Tulsa is ranked No. 2 among midsize cities, by Forbes magazine, as one
of the best places in the nation to find a job.
The Tulsa region is host to some of the world’s most envious labor force
clusters - in aerospace we are 8th in the nation and 9th in oil and gas.
Tulsa’s cost of living is 8 percent BELOW the national average.
Last year, Tulsa was ranked No. 5 on Relocate America’s top 100 places
to live. Check it out at www.relocateamerica.com.

11. SOA R ING T O A BRIGH T F U T UR E

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8820 East Pine Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74115
1-918-836-6886 or 1-800-331-1204
www.spartan.edu
Consumer information available online at: www.spartan.edu/consumerinformation
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