Oklahoma Academy
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
A Tulsa institution training pilots and mechanics for roughly a century, with airline partnerships on the flight side.
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- Location
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- School Type
- Academy
- Training Focus
- Professional pilot and aviation maintenance programs
- Home Airport
- Tulsa Riverside Airport (KRVS)
- Google Rating
- 3.1 (164 reviews)
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Hours
- Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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What Students and Pilots Say
★☆☆☆☆ 1 month agoI was excited to attend this flight school and had every intention of completing the program. Unfortunately, my experience quickly became frustrating when I needed to defer my start date due to personal circumstances. My goal was to postpone my training, not withdraw from the program altogether. Communication became extremely difficult. I repeatedly tried to get clarification and assistance regarding my options, but…
Mar Salazar via Google
★★★★★ 1 month agoMy experience at Spartan College of Aeronautics has been excellent. The instructors are knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely care about helping students succeed. The training is challenging but rewarding, and I’ve gained a lot of confidence and real-world aviation knowledge. The hands-on learning environment and professional atmosphere have helped prepare me for a career in aviation. I’m grateful for the opportun…
Tyler Davis via Google
★★★★☆ 1 year agoWell... My father and other colleagues trained here and went on to become 747 Captains with major airlines! That was back in the day. Pilots are needed in the job pipeline and Spartan should perhaps look for govt. help with funding to provide more aircraft and support and check pilots for this college. This is needed for our nation, to have well qualified pilots who are experienced and know what they are doing!! Who …
Moritz via Google
★☆☆☆☆ 1 year agoThe facility made several promises that they failed to keep. After completing the NDT program, I was instructed to return to my previous position as a maintenance machinist. It seems all they care about is your money, and their placement program is ineffective. I would advise against attending this school if you are considering a career in aviation, as they are relying on a reputation that has long since faded.
Clay via Google
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Why Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Stands Out
Spartan has trained aviation professionals in Tulsa for roughly a century, an institutional run few American schools can match, and its combined pilot-and-mechanic campus culture gives flight students daily exposure to the maintenance side of the industry. The college format means structured cohorts and financial-aid infrastructure, while Tulsa's aviation economy surrounds students with working aircraft. A solid value pick with genuine historical pedigree and airline partnership pathways.
Planning Your Training Here
Planning an academy program at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology starts with the timeline commitment: accelerated training works when flying is your full-time job, typically compressing zero-to-CFI into 12 to 18 months for students who show up rested and prepared for every block. Nail down the money mechanics before enrolling, what the published price assumes about your pace, what re-fly hours cost, and how refunds work if life intervenes. Ask about instructor turnover, since academies hire their own graduates and lose them to airlines on a rolling basis, and get the airline partnership terms in writing rather than in marketing language. Done right, the academy route in Tulsa is the fastest structured path to airline minimums.
What Flying in Oklahoma Teaches You
Oklahoma flying builds wind pilots. The state's steady south flow and gusty frontal passages make crosswind landings a daily skill rather than an occasional challenge, and wide-open airspace keeps lessons efficient. Tulsa and Oklahoma City anchor an aviation culture that runs deep, from maintenance schools to military training routes.
How to Evaluate Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology on Your Tour
Every school on this directory gets the same advice from us, because the fundamentals don't move. Walk the ramp and count how many aircraft are down for maintenance. Ask how many lessons a week they can actually schedule you, and how far out the booking calendar runs. Ask for first-attempt checkride pass rates and how long students wait for an examiner. And keep your money in your control: pay as you fly, or in small blocks with clear refund terms.
Then weigh the location itself. Training in Tulsa means building your early hours in Oklahoma weather and airspace, and both become part of your airmanship. Our school-selection guide covers the full vetting checklist, and the financing page maps scholarships and loans that apply at schools like this one.
Common Questions About Training at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
How long would my training take here?
Academy pacing assumes flying is your job: most full-time students move from zero time to a commercial certificate with instructor ratings in 12 to 18 months, then instruct their way to airline minimums. Confirm the assumed weekly flight blocks behind any advertised timeline, and what happens to the schedule when weather or maintenance intervenes.
What will it cost, and can I get help paying?
Get Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology's current rates directly; published numbers age fast in this industry. Nationally, plan on $80,000 to $120,000 from zero time to commercial certificates before instructing pay starts offsetting costs. Our financing guide maps the loans, scholarships, and airline cadet programs that apply here, and several scholarship cycles go undersubscribed every single year.
How should I arrange a visit?
Call ahead and ask for a tour on a normal training day, not a quiet one. Use the directions button above to plan the drive to Tulsa, arrive early enough to watch ramp operations, and bring the vetting checklist from this page. A school proud of its operation will show you everything; hesitation is itself an answer.
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