Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Aviation College in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology History
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology was founded as Spartan School of Aeronautics September 27, 1928, by W.G. Skelly, President of Skelly Oil Company. Mr. Skelly established Spartan Aircraft Company and formed the corporation that built Tulsa Municipal Airport (now called Tulsa International Airport). Since 1928, this airport has been the home of Spartan. Mr. Skelly was convinced that air transportation would come of age and bring with it a need for skilled aircraft technicians and pilots; therefore, Spartan offered both mechanic and flight courses and quickly became a leader in aviation education in the United States.
Spartan's fame spread quickly, first nationally and then internationally. Students came from many states and foreign countries.
During World War II and the Korean War, Spartan trained thousands of pilots and mechanics for the armed forces while continuing to expand in the civil aviation field. Much of the credit for this period of expansion goes to J. Paul Getty, who acquired Spartan from Skelly in 1942.
The ownership of Spartan was maintained by Getty until 1968, when it was purchased by Automation Industries, Inc. Spartan built and occupied its south campus on Pine Street in 1969. In 1971, Spartan became a subsidiary of National Education Corporation. National Education Corporation became a subsidiary of Harcourt General Corporation in 1997. Now, Spartan is a wholly owned subsidy of Spartan Aviation Industries Inc.
Spartan has graduated more than 90,000 technicians and pilots. Through the performance of its graduates, it has had a significant influence on world aviation.
Degrees for International Students
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Students desiring to be more competitive in their chosen professions may be interested in completing an associate of applied science degree. Spartan offers associate degrees for our Aviation Maintenance, Avionics, Quality Control, and Flight Programs.
Bachelor of Science/Aviation Technology Management
Spartan understands the need for our graduates to complete their education with a baccalaureate degree. Continuing your education will allow you more opportunities in the area of supervisory and management positions within the aviation industry! That is why Spartan has developed an accelerated bachelor's program designed specifically for Spartan graduates and working adults. This bachelor's program will allow a Spartan graduate, and other associate degree graduates, to complete a degree in as little as 16 months! The program combines training, experience, and education, which allows you to increase your marketability and advance your career within the aviation and aerospace industries.
Fast Facts
Size
1000 to 1200 full-time students
Cost
Total program cost and length will vary depending on a student's chosen course of study. Flight students program cost will depend greatly on each student's progression through the program.
Facilities & Equipment
Spartan has over 240,000 square feet of training facilities on three campuses and located at two Tulsa-area airports. Spartan maintains industry-current equipment to offer hands-on training that prepares students for entry-level career positions. Spartan has over 25 aircraft for technical training and maintains a fleet of over 45 aircraft for flight training.
Location
Tulsa is a thriving community with a population of approximately 600,000 residents. Tulsa is located in the northeast corner of Oklahoma and is commonly referred to as Green Country due to it's rolling hills with lots of lakes, trees and foliage. The City of Tulsa offers everything you would expect from a metropolitan city and the surrounding area offers plenty of recreational activities such as hunting, fishing, water sports, hiking, mountain biking, and several public and private golf courses.
Student Activities
There are many activities throughout the year that Spartan students may take part. Canoe trips, seasonal celebrations, intramural sports, golf tournaments, bowling leagues, are just of few of the activities available to Spartan students.
International Students
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology has been providing exceptional training to students from all over the world since 1928. We enjoy our longstanding reputation for providing quality training and the relationships we develop with our international friends. Spartan's international students are an honored part of our student body. They come to us from all over the world, and return to their countries to become leaders in every field of aviation. One day, you may also be one of those leaders! Spartan can train you to take your place as a professional in the aviation industry only if you meet the demands of a very rigorous education. No matter what your dream in aviation might be, the opportunities are very exciting and rewarding for those who are serious.
If you have an interest in joining the ranks of over 90,000 men and women who received their training at Spartan, we offer you the following assistance:
- Pre-selected housing
- M1/F1 student visa assistance
- Staff counselors for international students
- Locating religious organizations (our location in Tulsa, Oklahoma provides a unique multicultural environment) and much more!
Accreditation
Spartan is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) and licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Private and Vocational Schools (OBPVS). Most courses are approved by the Oklahoma State Accrediting Agency for Veterans (GI Bill). The Aviation Maintenance Technician Programs and Flight Programs are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (Air Agency Certificate No. DF2S766K for Flight and No. CB9T054R for Aviation Maintenance).