Aviation Maintenance School Overview

Campus Information

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Inland Empire Area

Los Angeles Area

Programs Offered

Aviation Maintenance Technology (Diploma) - 15 Months

Enrolling for Day and Night Classes

This program is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and meets the requirements established in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 14, Part 147. The program is designed to teach students entry-level technical skills in airframe and powerplant. The skills and information taught in the program are applicable to other maintenance industries and professions as well as aviation. Obtaining an A&P certificate is required for aviation industry jobs.

Location

The Riverside, CA campus of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is a branch campus of the Spartan College campus located in Inglewood, CA. The branch is located on the historic Flabob Airport in Riverside, California. This campus offers the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program (AMT) using tablet technology. Spartan College offers a combination of lecture and hands-on delivery methods to prepare graduates to test for their Airframe and Powerplant certification. The Riverside (Inland Empire) campus is conveniently located just over a mile South of the 60 Freeway and approximately 2 ½ miles West of the 215/91/60 interchange in downtown Riverside. The accessibility of our location to students is a great advantage to the Inland Empire area.

Facilities and Equipment

The technical facilities can accommodate approximately 500 students. The College features an array of industry relevant training aids to include, but not limited to:

Reciprocating and turbine powerplants
Variety of carburetors, magnetos, turbochargers
Propellers
Sheet metal shop containing brakes, shears, press and pneumatic drill and riveting equipment
Shops used for the study of wood, fabric, fiberglass, Plexiglas and composites
Aircraft electricity lab
Additional equipment used to study aircraft navigation, flight and communication instruments

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Programs Offered

Airframe & Powerplant (Diploma) · 18 Months
Associate of Occupational Studies Aviation Maintenance Technology (Degree) · 22 months

Enrolling for Day and Night Classes

The Airframe & Powerplant and Aviation Maintenance Technology programs are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and meet the requirements established in Title 14, Part 147. The programs are designed to teach students entry-level technical skills in airframe and powerplant.

Location

This campus is conveniently located on Aviation Boulevard only about a mile from LAX airport. The training at this location is focused on Aviation Maintenance Technology. Our programs are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and meet the requirements established in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 14, Part 147. The programs are designed to teach students entry-level technical skills in airframe and powerplant.

Facilities and Equipment

The technical facilities can accommodate approximately 500 students. The College features an array of industry relevant training aids to include, but not limited to:

Reciprocating and turbine powerplants
Variety of carburetors, magnetos, turbochargers
Propellers
Sheet metal shop containing brakes, shears, press and pneumatic drill and riveting equipment
Shops used for the study of wood, fabric, fiberglass, Plexiglas and composites
Aircraft electricity lab
Additional equipment used to study aircraft navigation, flight and communication instruments

Click here for a Virtual Tour

Part of the Demand for Airline Technicians

119,000

*New Civil Aviation Pilots

123,000

*New Maintenance Technicians

# of Pilots/Technicians needed to fly and maintain the North America fleet over the next 20 years
according to the Boeing Pilot Technician Outlook 2025 – 2044.

*Boeing: Pilot and Technician Outlook, http://www.boeing.com/commercial/market/pilot-technician-outlook/

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Meet Our Alumni

Previous experience is not required! Our AMT and A&P programs provide training in everything from changing a tire to rebuilding a turbine engine. You can also learn about all types of aircraft, from a small single engine plane to a large transport plane like those used by major airlines.

FAQ's

What programs does Spartan College offer in Inglewood (Los Angeles Area) Campus?

At Spartan College Inglewood we offer 2 programs. The Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Diploma and an Associate degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT).

Both programs are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and are designed to teach students entry-level technical skills in airframe and powerplant. Successful completion qualifies graduates to take the written, oral and practical tests with the Federal Aviation Administration for the Mechanic’s Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant Ratings.

What programs does Spartan College offer in Riverside (Inland Empire Area) Campus?

At Spartan College Riverside we offer 1 program. Aviation Maintenance Technology (Diploma) in Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT). This program is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and meets the requirements established in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 14, Part 147. The program is designed to teach students entry-level technical skills in airframe and powerplant. The skills and information taught in the program are applicable to other maintenance industries and professions as well as aviation. Obtaining an A&P certificate is required for aviation industry jobs.

Do you offer night classes?

We are pleased to offer both day and night schedules to make it more convenient for those who need to work while in school. The times vary per campus but both locations offer night schedules.
For the Los Angeles Area Campus:
The day shift runs from 7:30am – 1:45pm and the evening shift runs 5:30pm – 11:45pm.

For the Inland Empire Area Campus:
The day shift runs from 7:30am – 3:00pm and the evening shift runs 4:00pm – 11:30pm.

Do you assist graduates from your aviation school in job placement?

While we cannot guarantee job placement, Spartan College offers ongoing career services to our aviation school graduates. Career services include resume creating, on-campus recruiting visits, mock interview skills training, Alumni Services, Application for Work-Study, Graduate Employment Assistance (Ongoing), and Current Student Part-time Job Placement Assistance.

How old do I have to be to enroll in a technical/mechanical program?

While there is no age requirement to start the program, the FAA requires someone testing for (Part 147) certification to be at least 18 years of age.

Does Spartan College offer any scholarships for those interested in the school?

Spartan College has internal scholarship and grant opportunities to assist in paying for college for those who qualify. Contact the campus Student Services Department or Student Finance Department for details and the application process. In addition, other scholarships in several areas of study are offered through outside organizations. A Spartan scholarship is a bona fide financial grant-in-aid to a qualified student that is issued for recognized and acceptable purposes that include specified criteria that a student must meet in order to be eligible for and receive the scholarship. Scholarships can also be research at https://finaid.org/scholarships/.