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Q: What programs does Spartan College offer in Riverside (Inland Empire)?

We offer a diploma in Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT).

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 obtain 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.

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Programs Offered

Aviation Maintenance Technology (Diploma)

Aviation maintenance technicians keep aircrafts in safe flying condition by servicing, repairing, and overhauling aircraft components following stringent regulations set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). All aircrafts are required to undergo thorough inspections and repairs on a regular basis. These services are provided by technicians certified by the FAA. Technicians in this field work on aircraft components and systems including airframe, piston engines, turbine engines, hydraulic systems, propellers, rigging, warning systems, and environmental systems.

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About Our Riverside (Inland Empire) Campus

Where Are We Located?

4130 Mennes Avenue
Riverside, CA 92509
Hangar 8
Front Desk 951-228-9922
Admissions 951-228-9918

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Facilities and Equipment

Administration and Faculty

Professional Affiliations

Recreation

The Riverside (Inland Empire area) Campus is located on the grounds of the Historic Flabob Airport. It is comprised of 5 classrooms, a resource center and administrative office and 3 shop areas which include 2 hangars accessible from the taxiways of the airport.

An array of tools and equipment includes:

Reciprocating and turbine powerplants
Cessna 172 RG aircraft
Cessna 310 aircraft
Propellers
NIDA electrical troubleshooting trainers
Sheet metal and riveting equipment
Composite materials

Estimated for completion in early 2021, our new school hangar is being built just a stone’s throw away! Our new hangar will be turn-key with 7 classrooms, 4 of which will have built-in labs/workshops. There will also be over 10,000 sq ft of multipurpose space along with a larger student resource center and break room, plus administrative offices.

Our instructors, all who have industry experience, can help you focus on key skills that are commonly used. For a full list of the faculty and administration present at our Inland Empire area Campus, click here to view our catalog supplement.

Spartan College staff and faculty maintain affiliations with many professional organizations to keep their services, processes, and industry knowledge up to date. Some of these organizations include the following: Delta Airlines, Qantas Airlines, Compass Airlines, Panasonic.

It is no secret that the greater Los Angeles area covers a vast amount of space and traffic can make seemingly short distances take a long time to drive. As a student, you can explore the many attractions the region has to offer – from hiking wilderness trails, to winter sports, hot air ballooning, zip-lining, to NASCAR – Inland Empire has all this and much more.

The history of the Flabob Airport has been to provide education through aviation. We are thrilled to be their partner in this pursuit. Founded in 1925, Flabob Airport is Riverside’s first civil airport and the seventh oldest surviving airport in California. Flabob has long been home to “Education through Aviation” and remains a time-honored paradise for homebuilders, antiquers, and everyone devoted to sport and family aviation.

Accreditation & Approval

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE).

Council on Occupational Education
7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325
Atlanta, GA 30350
(770) 396-3898 or (800) 917-2081
(770) 396-3790 fax
www.council.org

Home State Licensing

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is a private institution that is approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private and Post-Secondary Education (BPPE), and that approval to operate means compliance with state standards as set forth in the CEC and 5, CCR.
The Bureau does not endorse programs and approval does not mean the institution exceeds minimum state standards. Any questions a student may have can be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at:

Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
(916) 431-6959 or (888) 370-7589
(916) 263-1897 fax
www.bppe.ca.gov

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 147 – Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools
The campus holds an Air Agency Certificate to offer Part 147 training.
Air Agency Certificates: Main Campus #NR0T084K, Branch Campus #7BIT627K

Additional Approvals

U. S. Department of Education for participation in the Federal Student Aid Program

The institution participates in federal and state financial aid programs, and all consumer information that is required to be disclosed to students pursuant to federal and state financial aid programs is provided in the appendix of this catalog, on the website under “Consumer Information”, and via email distribution as required.

Department of Veterans' Affairs for Veterans benefits

Department of Veterans' Affairs for Veterans benefits.

Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)

Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), a Department of Homeland Security (DHS), that administers the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), authorizes the College to issue Form I-20 for the F-1 student visas. Visas allow international students to participate in training programs for academic (F-1) or vocational (M-1) courses of study.

Out-of-State State Authorization

Please see the Appendix in the Catalog for complete information.

FAQ's

Riverside (Inland Empire) Campus

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

We offer a diploma in Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT)

What kind of training facilities do you have?

Our Riverside campus has classrooms for lecture/presentation based curriculum delivery and hangars for hands-on lab based training and instruction. We also have a Paint Booth for hands on painting projects.

When should I apply to your programs?

Enrolling in our AMT diploma program is based upon the needs of the student, however we recommend that you talk to us as soon as you are ready so we can provide you with more information. Admissions representatives are available to assist with additional questions relating to enrolling and starting class.

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/.

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.

You probably have a lot of questions about college. If you don’t find the answers you need on these pages, just call 951-228-9918 to speak with an admissions representative.