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Andre White

Aviation Maintenance

Spartan provided me with the knowledge and training to succeed in the airline industry and motivated me to continue my education as well. I moved from Arkansas to Oklahoma to attend Spartan. My first job after graduating was with a commercial airline. I’m now an AMT instructor.

Bobby George

Aviation Maintenance Flight Engineer

Could not have had career without Spartan. I relocated to Tulsa from New Mexico to attend Spartan. My first job after graduating was as a Flight Engineer with Pan American World Airways. I’m now retired from Pan American World Airways as a B-747 Captain.

Charlie Holley

Aviation Maintenance

I enjoyed my time at Spartan and still stay in contact with roommates who went through the Spartan training. I can tell you for a fact one can always tell a Spartan trained A&P. They are the best mechanics and employees.

Clifford Sugden

Aircraft Inspector

After leaving Spartan, it took a few months but I landed my first opportunity at a regional airline named Northwest Airlink. I spent several years there and eventually left for TWA Airlines. After a short time there I left for Northwest Airlines where I spent almost 7 years. After early 2000 I took my first position in General Aviation, what a different world from airline work. I really enjoy it and have become an aircraft inspector in Wisconsin. Spartan was a lot of fun and a good education. I also enjoyed working on the maintenance crew at Spartan while I attended school. Good luck to all Spartan graduates.

Dana Reutzel

Aviation Maintenance

Spartan training prepared me to obtain A and P certification. My first job after graduation was in general aviation. I’m now an instructor/developer for B747-400.

Frank Daehne

Aviation Maintenance

A&P certificate provided me a job at Delta Airlines for 26 years as a mechanic and then on to lead AMT in line maintenance. I relocated to Oklahoma from Texas to attend Spartan.

Fred Olsen

Lead A&P Mechanic

Spartan has made my life great. Through Spartan's Aviation programs I fulfilled my dreams of becoming a lead Mechanic for a major airline. Thanks spartan and your great instructors, God Bless.

Harold McLamb

Aviation Maintenance

Spartan prepared me with the ability to be an excellent aviation technician by training me in approved methods of aviation maintenance. I moved from Colorado to attend Spartan and my first job after graduating was an Advanced Composite Technician. I’m now a Field Technician II.

Jack Neubauer

Chief Inspector

It has never ceased to amaze me the reaction that I get when I tell someone that I graduated from Spartan. The knowledge of Spartans role in aviation and training only the highest quality technicians spreads far and wide, and nothing that I have experienced in my 5 years in the field since graduation has been anything but well taught during my curriculum at Spartan. I've heard more than once, "Of course you know how to do that, you went to Spartan!" That's humbling for me, knowing that I've made the best choice with my degree from Spartan. I began as an entry level technician at Bombardier Aerospace very shortly after graduation. Within 2 years, I was given the opportunity to develop and lead my own department, with my own technicians working under me. 3 years after graduation, I opened my own FBO, and our company has grown, merged, and changed enumerable times. We now own 2 King Air C90's, a Piper Navajo, a Piper Chieftain, a Piper Warrior, a Diamond DA-40, a Schweizer 269C, and a Piper Apache. Our employee base is nearing 100 individuals ranging from A&P's, charter pilots, flight instructors, software developers, and many more. I'll have to say that Spartan has led me down a path of opportunity that is completely unparalleled by any other. Thank you!

Jesus Contreras

Aviation Maintenance

Spartan was a life changing decision I will never forget. I moved from California where I was working at a screen door manufacturer not having ends met, to Oklahoma to attend Spartan. My first job after graduation was with Turbomeca Engine Corporation.

Joseph Kulwicki

Line Maintenance Planning Coordinator - Delta Airlines

I attended Spartan for their Aviation Maintenance program from 1990-1992. Besides my A&P license I have also earned my FCC License and my Bachelor's degree. I have worked as a technician for the following companies: U.S. Navy - Avionics Technician Delta Airlines - AMT/Avionics Technician(Line & Hangar) Southwest Airlines - Aircraft Mechanic (Line & Hangar) Bell Helicopter - V-22 Osprey Program Composites I currently am a Line Maintenance Planning Coordinator for Delta Airlines. All of this was possible because of the first step I took by attending Spartan. Every position I have held (except the military) has required a minimum of an A&P License. It is the key element in the aviation maintenance industry. Whether it is commercial aviation, general aviation, or manufacturing. Whether you're a technician or in management. All of these positions will most likely require an A&P License. Even where it wasn't always required, as in the military or some manufacturing, my A&P License put me ahead of others in getting an interview and in knowledge and confidence when performing my job. So suffice it to say, had I not gained my initial education with Spartan I would not have been able to hold the positions I have or be where I am today.

Lee Taylor

Aviation Maintenance

Spartan training prepared me for the job I have today as a Director of Maintenance. I moved from Wisconsin to Oklahoma to attend Spartan. My first job after graduation was as an A&P Technician.

Lewis Troutman

Lead 787 Boeing Contractor

Nick Scarpinato, Jr.

Aviation Maintenance

Spartan provided well rounded training that allowed me to compete for jobs in general aviation as well as air carriers. The Spartan name opened doors. I moved from California to attend Spartan in Oklahoma. My first job after graduation was as an aircraft mechanic with Mississippi Valley Airlines. I’m now a Manager for the Federal Aviation Administration at the Flight Standards District Office.

Oddur Gardarsson

Aviation Maintenance Flight Engineer

I relocated from Iceland to attend Spartan. I am very happy with my decision to attend Spartan for AMT course. It has furthered my career enormously. My first job after graduating was as a mechanic for an Air Charter. I am now a Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.

Patrick Delahoussaye

Aviation Maintenance

My first job after graduating was with Paul Fournet Air Service in Lafayette, LA. Spartan training helped advance my career tremendously. I relocated from Louisiana to Oklahoma to attend Spartan.

Patrick Grant

Aviation Maintenance

Spartan training helped advance my career by providing me the knowledge to perform the work. My first job after graduating was with Raytheon Aircraft as an Experimental Flight Test Mechanic.

Patrick Voeller

Director of Aircraft Maintenance

My first job after graduation was a line technician and now I’m a General Manager / Director of Aircraft Maintenance. I relocated from Hawaii to Tulsa to attend Spartan. The A&P licensed earned at Spartan was the starting point for my career.

Robert Sommers

Aviation Maintenance

Spartan training helped me obtain airframe and powerplant certification. Before Spartan, I had not so much as changed the oil in a car. I moved from Chicago, Illinois to attend Spartan. My first job after graduation was as an A&P in general aviation. Most recently I was a mechanic/avionics installer / inspector at a repair station.

Roger Wiedrick

Aviation Maintenance

I moved from Kansas to Oklahoma to attend Spartan. My first job after graduation was with Petroleum Helicopters, Inc. Spartan training helped advance my career from PHI to American Airlines and Boeing. I obtained my start as a Technical writer for Learjet and have worked for Eclipse Aviation and Dassault in this capacity.

Terry Fraser

Aviation Maintenance and Flight

I came to Tulsa from Georgetown, Illinois. Spartan training provided me my ratings to qualify for work and live my childhood dream. I retired from US Airways 5.5 years ago after a 37 year career. My last position was international captain flying an Airbus A330.

James Roy

Avionics

Spartan gave me the training and credentials for my current position as an avionics manager. I relocated from South Dakota to Oklahoma to attend Spartan. My first job after graduating was as an avionics tech at Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopter. I'm now the Avionics Manager at Papillion Grand Canyon Helicopter.

Joshua Bohm

Avionics

Spartan education and training and the name on the resume helped advance my career. My first job after graduating was AWOS Technician. I’m now a Field Service Engineer. I relocated to Tulsa from Minnesota to attend Spartan.

Scott Bratt

Avionics

Spartan training gave me the skills and training to move into higher paying skilled jobs. My first job after graduating was as an Instrument Technician with Flight Safety International. I am now an Instrumentation and Controls Technician at an oil refinery.

James Hamilton

Pilot- Southwest Airlines

I started at Spartan in 1994 just after finishing a 5 year enlistment in the Marine Corps. I completed the Commercial Pilot Certification in 1996. Spartan is an excellent school with one of the best flight training programs in the world. I feel that they offer great resources to students education and career wise. I feel that my career progression was enhanced by Spartan. I have worked for several airlines flying the Jetstream 32, Dash8, Boeing 737, Airbus A320, Dassault Falcon. I recieved type ratings on the Boeing 737, Airbus A320 and Falcon. Presently I am employed with Southwest Airlines as a pilot. Spartan is an outstanding school and in my opinion has an outstanding aviation program in all fields of the industry.

Warren Sherrow

Flight

I moved from Delaware to Oklahoma to attend Spartan. My first job after graduation was with Ram Aviation. Spartan training helped advance my career through achieving my ratings. I’m now an Airline Captain.

William Kullman

Flight

I moved from California to Oklahoma to attend Spartan. My first job was as a flight instructor/charter pilot with Skyways Inc. in Troutdale, Oregon. I’m now a retired airline captain, (Northwest Airlines, B707, 727, 747, DC10). My Spartan training including 5 ratings gave me an edge over other applicants. There were a lot of Spartan graduates working for Northwest Airlines and I met plenty of them because I wore my Spartan grad pin as a tie tack for 30 years. Most I knew where mechanics but many were flight graduates.

William Puckett

Captain (Retired)

Retired from USAir in June 2003 after a glorious career. Loved every minute of it.

Bobby George

Aviation Maintenance Flight Engineer

Could not have had career without Spartan. I relocated to Tulsa from New Mexico to attend Spartan. My first job after graduating was as a Flight Engineer with Pan American World Airways. I’m now retired from Pan American World Airways as a B-747 Captain.

Oddur Gardarsson

Aviation Maintenance Flight Engineer

I relocated from Iceland to attend Spartan. I am very happy with my decision to attend Spartan for AMT course. It has furthered my career enormously. My first job after graduating was as a mechanic for an Air Charter. I am now a Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.

Carey Nichols

Nondestructive Testing

Spartan gave me the theory and hands-on experience in the classroom which put me ahead of other people who either haven’t had the training upon entering my career field or they’ve had less training. With the Spartan name, I’ve been able to command higher starting wages. I moved from Missouri to attend Spartan and my first job after graduating was as a Fluorescent Penetrate tech at a Tulsa plating company. I’m now a Site Manager, C.W.I. multi-certified technician.

Jim Gibbons

Nondestructive Testing / Quality Control

I relocated from Illinois to Oklahoma to attend Spartan. My first job after graduation was as an NDT Technician with Northrop Aircraft Corporation. Since then, I’ve worked on The Space Shuttle, B1B, F-18, B-2. The first three retractable roof stadiums, Oakland/S.F. Bay bridge, Benicia-Martinez Bridge, New Carquinez Bridge (Louis Zampa), numerous nuclear generating stations and numerous high rise structures as a NDT tech/AWS CWI/ICC Special Inspector. All of which happened from my Spartan NDT training. I’m now the Chief Inspector Aviation Department – City of Phoenix, AZ.