Train to Become a Certified Pilot in as Few as 17 Months

Spartan College’s FAA Part 141 approved flight program in Tulsa, OK prepares you with the education, certifications, and real-world skills in preparation for an airline pilot career. In-flight training begins your first week.
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Tulsa RVS Aviation Flight

Train for Your Degree + 6 FAA Certifications in One Program

Program Facts 

  • Program Length: As few as 17 months 
  • Degree: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Aviation Flight 
  • FAA Approval: Part 141 Approved Program 
  • Accreditation: ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges) 
  • Flight Instruction: 1-on-1 instructor-to-student ratio for all flight training 
  • Flight Training Schedule: Approximately 3–4 flights per week 
    • In-flight training begins in the first week of the program 
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Flight Instructor Flying Plane

6 FAA Certifications & Ratings Included

Certification / Rating What It Means for Your Career 
Private Pilot Certification Fly single-engine aircraft with passengers 
Instrument Rating Navigate and fly in weather/IFR conditions 
Commercial Pilot — Single Engine Legally receive payment for flying services 
Commercial Pilot — Multi-Engine Operate multi-engine aircraft commercially 
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Teach others to fly; build hours toward ATP 
CFI — Instrument (CFII) Instruct instrument-rated students; accelerate hour building 

No college can guarantee job placement. Spartan Career Services representatives work with graduates to provide guidance throughout the job search process. See Consumer Information for placement statistics.

TECHNOLOGY | SAFETY | PRACTICALITY

Why Pilots Train in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Oklahoma isn’t just where Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is located - it’s where the aviation industry lives. Here’s why training in Tulsa gives you an edge. 

America’s Aviation Capital 

  • Oklahoma is home to the FAA’s Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center - the nation’s hub for FAA and USDOT training, logistics, and aeromedical research, responsible for training more than 76,000 students annually. 
  • Tulsa is home to American Airlines Tech Ops - the largest single-site commercial aircraft MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in the world, spanning 330 acres with 3.3 million square feet of hangar space. 
  • More than 1,100 aerospace entities operate in Oklahoma, employing over 120,000 people across manufacturing, MRO, research and development, and military operations. 
  • Tulsa’s aerospace sector alone employs 46,233 people across 250+ businesses. 
  • Spartan College itself has been training pilots in Tulsa since 1928 - 97 years of aviation heritage. 
spartan plane in front of hangar
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Flight Training in Variable Weather Conditions 

Unlike Florida schools where students train almost exclusively in clear, predictable VFR conditions, Tulsa’s diverse weather patterns expose student pilots to the full range of real-world flying conditions - crosswinds, instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and variable seasons - producing more capable, adaptable pilots. The FAA requires pilots to be proficient in all weather conditions to hold instrument and commercial ratings. Training where weather is consistently variable means Spartan flight students build practical IFR skills throughout their program - not just in a simulator. 

Spartan’s Flight Facility at Tulsa Riverside Airport (RVS) is a tower-controlled airport with dual runways including crosswind runway and instrument landing approach capabilities. Real-time weather information systems are provided in flight operations.

Lower Cost of Living 

Relocating to Tulsa means your money goes further during training: 

  • Tulsa’s overall cost of living is 16% lower than the national average (PayScale) 
  • Housing costs in Tulsa are 36% lower than the national average (PayScale, Salary.com) 
  • Cost of living in Jacksonville, FL is 14.3% more expensive than Tulsa; St. Petersburg, FL is 21.8% more expensive; and Miami is 23% more expensive (BestPlaces.net, Salary.com) 
  • Spartan offers on-campus student housing in furnished, apartment-style units with private bedrooms (Spartan Residence Hall) 
  • Spartan has partnered with Collegiate Housing Services to assist students with additional housing options 
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spartan instructor in cubicle working setting up flight plan

Train for an AAS Degree with Leadership Skills Employers Desire 

Unlike certificate-only flight schools, Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology’s flight program leads to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. The general education courses enhance students’ background and intellectual proficiency. Aviation safety, professionalism, and precision flying are emphasized in all courses. This degree not only qualifies graduates for the reduced-hour restricted ATP (1,250 hours vs. 1,500) but also provides the academic foundation to continue to Spartan’s Bachelor of Science in Technology Management (BSTM) program. 

Train on a Fleet of 50+ Aircraft at a Tower-Controlled Airport

Key Details 

  • Fleet of 50+ aircraft including Cessna 172s, Piper Archers, and Piper Seminoles (twin-engine for multi-engine training) 
  • Frasca flight simulator and full-motion Redbird Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) 
  • Located at Tulsa Riverside Airport (RVS) - tower-controlled with dual runways, crosswind runway, and ILS approach capabilities 
  • Real-time weather information systems in flight operations 
  • Interactive media materials, charts, cutaway models, smart boards, display boards, and video support classroom instruction 
  • Tablet-based curriculum for efficient, mobile learning 
  • flight student inspecting piper archer plane
  • View of a cockpit
  • spartan plane in hanger at RVS aviation flight
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Relocating to Tulsa? We Can Help.

Student Housing: The Spartan Residence Hall is located directly behind Spartan’s main campus. Apartment-style living with private bedrooms and shared common areas. Each unit is furnished and includes washer/dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, microwave, and furniture. Four private bedrooms and two full bathrooms per unit. Collegiate Housing Services partnership for additional options. 

Financial Aid: Financial aid is available for those who qualify and apply, including loans, grants, and scholarships. 

Career Services: Career Services representatives work with graduates to provide guidance throughout the job search process. 

¹While no college can guarantee employment, many FAA141 program graduates begin by applying for positions such as a Certified Flight Instructor while building flight hours to become eligible for ATP certification and regional pilot positions.
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8820 East Pine Street
Tulsa, OK 74115
Flight Facility

123 West Cessna Drive, 
Tulsa OK 74132

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