Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology - Los Angeles
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.
Aviation Maintenance Technology
The program is designed to teach students the technical skills required to service, repair, and overhaul aircraft components and systems. The general education courses in the associate degree program enhance the students’ background and critical thinking. Successful completion qualifies graduates to take the written, oral, and practical tests with the FAA for the Mechanic’s Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant Ratings.
Spartan College Los Angeles Area Campus Highlights
This campus is conveniently located on Aviation Boulevard only about a mile from LAX airport. The training at this location is focused on Aviation Maintenance Technology. Our programs are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and meet the requirements established in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 14, Part 147. The programs are designed to teach students entry-level technical skills in airframe and powerplant.
The technical facilities at our Los Angeles area campus can accommodate approximately 500 students. Classrooms occupy in excess of 19,000 square feet and labs occupy an area of 40,000 square feet. Spartan College features an array of industry-relevant training aids that include, but are not limited to:
- Reciprocating and turbine powerplants
- Variety of carburetors, magnetos, turbochargers, and propellers
- Sheet metal shop containing brakes and shears
- Press and pneumatic drill
- 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
Airframe & Powerplant
A&P technicians keep aircraft in safe flying condition by servicing, repairing and overhauling aircraft components following stringent regulations set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)and the aircraft manufacturer. 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.
Accreditation
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology located in Inglewood, California campus (Los Angeles area) is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE). The Riverside, CA Campus is a branch of the Inglewood 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).
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