Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology - Inland Empire
Who is Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology?
From the beginning, Spartan College has worked to provide current and innovative training programs to prepare our graduates for the aviation industry. Besides the Tulsa Oklahoma Campus, Spartan College operates three additional locations with more than 247,000 square feet of training facilities, classrooms, and administrative space.
Why Choose Spartan College?
Spartan College has been training professionals for aviation and related industries. We provide a supportive educational environment that encourages active participation in learning while providing quality career-oriented education programs.
Mission, Purpose, and Values
The mission of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is to provide career-oriented diploma and degree programs 
in aviation and technology. We impact generations by providing knowledge and skill to students from across the street and around the world. We value innovation, respect, integrity, safety, and excellence.
Inland Empire area Campus Highlights
The Riverside, CA campus of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is a branch campus of the Spartan College campus located in Inglewood, CA. The branch is located on the historic Flabob Airport in Riverside, California.
This campus offers the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program (AMT) using tablet technology. Spartan College offers a combination of lecture and hands-on delivery methods to prepare graduates to obtain their Airframe and Powerplant certification.
The Riverside (Inland Empire) campus is conveniently located just over a mile south of the 60 Freeway and approximately 2 ½ miles West of the 215/91/60 interchange in downtown Riverside. The accessibility of our location to students is a great advantage to the Inland Empire area.
The branch campus is in Hangar 8 which comprises six (6) classrooms, one (1) breakroom/resource center, and 36,000 square feet of laboratory hangar space. The College features an array of industry relevant training aids to include, but not limited to:
- Reciprocating and turbine powerplants
- Variety of carburetors, magnetos, turbochargers
- Propellers
- Sheet metal shop containing brakes, shears, press and pneumatic drill and riveting equipment
- Shops used for the study of wood, fabric, fiberglass, Plexiglas and composites
- Aircraft electricity lab
- Additional equipment used to study aircraft navigation, flight and communication instruments
Aviation Maintenance Technology (Diploma)
Aviation maintenance technicians keep aircrafts in safe flying condition by servicing, repairing, and overhauling aircraft components following stringent regulations set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). All aircrafts are required to undergo thorough inspections and repairs on a regular basis. These services are provided by technicians certified by the FAA. Technicians in this field work on aircraft components and systems including airframe, piston engines, turbine engines, hydraulic systems, propellers, rigging, warning systems, and environmental systems.
Spartan College Reviews of the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program
Accreditation
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology located in Riverside, California is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE). The Riverside (Inland Empire area) Campus is a branch of the Inglewood, California (Los Angeles area) Campus.
Our History
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology was founded in Tulsa, Oklahoma as Spartan School of Aeronautics by W.G. Skelly, President of Skelly Oil Company, on September 27, 1928. He established Spartan Aircraft Company and formed the corporation which built Tulsa Municipal Airport (now called Tulsa International Airport).
Testimonials
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5.00 ★
Geoff Batista
Recently graduated from this campus. Staff and instructors are very experienced and personable. Lots of hands on learning and ultimately a quick ticket to obtaining an A&P and starting ones career!
March 24, 2021