Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology provides training to pilots in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Our aviation flight training program and instruction are comprehensive, giving you the opportunity to learn the topics and skills necessary to be a safe and qualified pilot. Training to become a pilot at Spartan College will give you skills and experience necessary to earn multiple Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) part 141 pilot certifications.
Typical graduates of our FAA part 141 approved Aviation Flight program may apply to continue on to take the Bachelor of Science in Technology Management program, as well as apply to work as a Certified Flight Instructor. As a result, once completing the bachelor’s program, our flight graduates may have obtained over 1200 flight hours and would be qualified to obtain their restricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with the FAA.
According to the Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook 2019-2038, 804,000 new civil aviation pilots and 769,000 new maintenance technicians will be needed to fly and maintain the world fleet over the next 20 years.*
*Boeing: Pilot and Technician Outlook, http://www.boeing.com/commercial/market/pilot-technician-outlook/
*Boeing: Pilot and Technician Outlook, http://www.boeing.com/commercial/market/pilot-technician-outlook/
PIPER ARCHER TX / MODEL
The Archer TX is the ideal training platform. Students, instructors, and passengers alike will welcome the comfortable, 180 HP Archer TX with the Garmin G1000 NXi cockpit.
STANDARD FEATURES
PIPER SEMINOLE / MODEL
Generations of pilots have trained in the Seminole, but this Seminole is generations ahead with its tried-and-true construction, power plants, handling capabilities, and Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck.
STANDARD FEATURES
CESSNA 172R / MODEL
The Cessna Skyhawk is a popular single-engine aircraft. With flight characteristics that include, great visibility, a sophisticated glass cockpit, and slow landing speed – the Cessna Skyhawk is a flight training aircraft ideally suited for student pilots.
STANDARD FEATURES
Spartan College’s aviation flight training program is located on a tower-controlled airport with dual runways in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
We maintain a fleet of approximately 45 aircraft, including Cessna 152’s, 172’s, and Piper Archers. Piper Seminoles are used for multi-engine pilot training and two flight simulators plus a full-motion advanced aviation training device are used in training as well.
According to the FAA Aerospace Forecast 2019-39, the number of jets in the U.S. mainline carrier fleet is forecast to grow an average of 51 aircraft a year.
This program is designed to provide the necessary education and background that may enable students to be prepared both technically and professionally for entry-level aviation positions.
Real time weather information system is provided in flight operations. Interactive media materials, charts, cutaway models, smart boards, display boards, video and mock-ups support classroom instruction.
The Aviation Flight program is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and meets the requirements established in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 1, Subchapter H, Part 141.
This course continues developing understanding of the aircraft and aircraft systems including weight and balance, fuel systems, oil systems, electrical systems, propellers, and aircraft engines.
This course further develops the student’s knowledge of precision instrument approach systems. This course covers all instrument regulations of CFR Part 91 required to operate as an instrument pilot.
This course will cover VFR long-distance cross-country flight planning including a comprehensive set of lessons covering weather information, atmospheric compositions, causes for seasonal weather changes, effects of humidity, cloud formations and classifications, stability, air masses, and fronts, and mid-latitude cyclonic activity.
Pilots usually start with a private pilot certificate, also commonly known as a pilot license, that allows them to carry passengers. These are normally single-engine two to four-seat aircraft.
Once you have your private pilot certificate, you can add an instrument rating. This is necessary for pilots to have in order to fly through weather conditions that require navigation with instruments.
Also known as a commercial pilot license, once certified, pilots can receive payment for their services. Examples of those services are flight instructing, banner towing, single-pilot small cargo flights, and aerial photography. The FAA requires a certain minimum of flying hours, depending on your training facility, to qualify for this exam.
With a general pilot certificate, you can fly a single-engine plane. A multi-engine certification allows you to fly more powerful aircraft. Most pilots-in-training obtain their single-engine private pilot certification/license first.
A CFI certificate enables a pilot to train student pilots at flight schools. To qualify you must already have earned your commercial pilot license.
This is similar to the previously described CFI certificate, with an add-on for training others to use instruments to navigate through weather conditions.
Though not available at Spartan College, the ATP license is what you need to be a captain for a commercial jet. Having your commercial pilot license is a prerequisite for the ATP license. Depending on where your flight training is done, the FAA requires between 1000-1500 flying hours to qualify to take this exam.
17 Months (Airplane Pilot Commercial D.O.T. 196.263-014)
This program is designed to provide the necessary education and entry-level skills that will prepare students for Six (6) FAA certifications.
The ground school courses equip students with the academic knowledge to safely and efficiently perform flight duties and also prepare them for their required FAA written examinations. Flight training prepares students for their respective FAA flight tests in accordance with the FAA Airmen Certification Standards.
The general education courses are designed to enhance students’ background and intellectual proficiency. Aviation safety, professionalism, and precision flying are emphasized in all courses.
Questions? Here’s what you need to know about Spartan College’s hands-on pilot training program:
The Associate of Applied Science Aviation Flight program is approximately 17 months in length.
Students must be 17 years of age before being issued the Private Pilot Certificate and 18 years of age before being issued the Commercial Pilot Certificate by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Spartan College has changed the way flight training is delivered. Employing a “Flipped Classroom” model, large components of the traditional classroom lecture are enhanced by various media training devices and mentoring outside the classroom.
Part of Spartan College’s total integration methodology will require the use of an iPad with a specially tailored flight program consisting of lessons, tutorials, and tests. Each lesson is designed to teach a specific subject to a level of proficiency, then test to validate knowledge.
The ground portion of the flight program is taught and monitored by a Senior Flight Instructor who guides students to mastery of subject matter supplemented by videos, websites, and FAA documents. After mastering the ground lesson, students apply their new-found knowledge to the maneuvering or flight portion of the program. Spartan College employs a variety of training devices to compliment actual flight. Cockpit Procedure Trainers (CPT) and Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATD), such as Frasca and Redbird simulators, help students gain experience with different maneuvers while on the ground, then apply learned concepts in the air.
Spartan College maintains a fleet of over 45 airplanes- Cessna 152, 172, Piper Archer and Piper Seminole twin-engine aircraft for flight training.
Flying will occur on a schedule that will have you training approximately 3 to 4 times per week. A great deal of the flying depends on the rate of learning a student can achieve. Flying multiple times per week is a proven method of achieving greater retention and proficiency in the flight training course.
Students attend school Monday through Friday, with a predetermined schedule outlining ground and flight training to be accomplished. Each day normally begins with assigned readings, followed by practical ground training, and meetings with a Senior Ground Instructor to determine understanding of the day’s lesson. Once students acquire proficiency of ground material and training devices, they will demonstrate mastery of the lesson through actual flight multiple times per week. Students test weekly to determine their level of proficiency, and to identify any areas that may require additional training.
Tulsa is an excellent city to train to become a pilot. Tulsa’s climate allows for a high number of possible flying days & excellent cross-wind training experience.
Spartan College is a Designated FAA Test Center. All knowledge testing and most FAA check rides may be completed onsite. This includes examining authority for the Private Pilot and Commercial Single-Engine Certifications.
All Spartan College aircraft are maintained under FAA Part 91 and are required to be inspected every 100 hours of flight. Only licensed Airframe and Powerplant mechanics are permitted to maintain and service Spartan College aircraft.
Spartan College is an authorized FAA Part 141 institution which allows graduates to earn a restricted Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (rATP) with reduced aeronautical experience. Graduates from our Aviation Flight associate program can earn this certification with only 1,250 hours of flight time. Instead of the 1,500 flight hours required of graduates from a non-authorized institution.
© 2020 SPARTAN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS AND TECHNOLOGY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
