Don't Let Your Pilot Career Remain Up In The Air

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is highly successful at placing graduates in jobs.

In 1928, Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology was founded by W.G. Skelly, president of Skelly Oil Company. Convinced that air transportation would soon come of age and create a need for skilled aircraft technicians and pilots, Spartan offered both mechanic and flight courses, quickly establishing itself as a world leader in aviation education and training. During World War II and the Korean War, Spartan trained thousands of pilots and mechanics for our armed forces and allied forces while continuing expansion in the civil aviation field. J. Paul Getty acquired Spartan from Skelly in 1942 and is credited for this period of its expansion.

Spartan is now locally owned by two families. John Walker serves as chairman of the board while Justin and Blaine, his two sons, serve as executive vice president and CFO, respectively. Jeremy Gibson serves Spartan as CEO and president.

According to Vice President of Marketing Damon Bowling, “In spite of current economic conditions, the need for pilots and mechanics continues to grow, and Spartan remains ­highly successful in placing our graduates in related jobs.”  

In a recent publication of “Flight Daily News,” one article stated that we are seeing sure signs that the long-expected pilot shortage is kicking in despite continued economic problems. A study from Boeing predicted a need for 459,500 new pilots and 650,000 trained technicians over the next 20 years. The average annual training needed to meet that demand is 23,000 new pilots and 32,000 new technicians.

Throughout its 83-year ­history, Spartan has educated more than 90,000 technicians and pilots and has had a significant influence on world aviation. Committed to meeting the needs of the ever-evolving world of aviation, aerospace, manufacturing, and other related technological fields, Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology offers numerous training ­programs in a variety disciplines. Hands-on training combined with diploma and degree options prepare Spartan graduates for many career choices.

Technical programs at Spartan include a diploma in ­aviation maintenance technology and an associate of applied ­science aviation maintenance technology degree, plus an ­avionics maintenance technology diploma and an associate of applied science avionics maintenance technology degree. These programs prepare students in the technical skills required to become entry-level airframe and power plant technicians, avionics maintenance technicians in the aviation industry, or for employment in related industries where electronics are used. Students can complete a diploma program in as little as 15 months and an associate of applied science degree in less than two years.

Spartan’s aircraft mechanic courses prepare students for ­certification required by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Nondestructive testing (diploma) is the examination of an object or material in a manner that does not compromise its future usefulness. There is also an associate of applied science quality control degree offered. Testers and quality control ­technicians are the scientists and detectives of the ­manufacturing world. They are challenged to solve mysteries in a non-invasive manner.

The Spartan Flight Program includes an associate of applied science aviation-professional pilot degree. This program is designed to provide the necessary education and background to enable students to be prepared both technically and professionally for entry-level aviation ­positions. A bachelor of science program, aviation technology management, prepares graduates for an entry-level supervisory or management position within the aerospace industry.

Spartan has trained U.S. and British pilots from World War II through today and ­currently has a contract with the USAF to train the trainers who prepare our pilots for duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. Tulsa has every right to be proud of the continuing accomplishments and contributions made by Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology throughout the history of flight. Are you ready for Spartan?

 

For more information, contact

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

8820 E. Pine St.

Tulsa, OK 74158-2833

1-800-331-1204 ext. 217

www.spartan.edu