Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology - Inglewood Campus

"I will begin by saying that these are my honest observations while attending Spartan from Nov 2019 through July 2021 (through Covid). This may be long, but you will find it insightful and honest. The facilities. Like most everyone else, I was impressed when I took the tour before I enrolled. A lot of equipment in two separate hangers looked great. But after I enrolled and took all the classes, I know better. There isn't one piece of aircraft equipment that is presently working or isn't missing any parts. Manuals are disorganized or missing pages. It is an old school built in the mid 1940's and it shows. The buildings need updating as does the equipment. I can say that the administration is working on updating the facilities, but it will take a long time to bring them up to date. Despite the facilities and equipment, it is still possible to learn the necessary knowledge you need to get your A&P license. This is largely due to a dedicated faculty staff that has gone out of their way to ensure that I get the knowledge I need. The faculty. One of the best teachers I've ever had in any classroom setting is Mr Gober. While he is not a licensed A&P mechanic, his math lessons are entertaining and to the point. The faculty is full of knowledgeable and experienced individuals that are trying to make a difference in your life, despite what is going on around them. I thank Mr Gober, Mr Miller, Mr Rapp, Mr Post, Dr. Boyce, Mr Harrell, Mr Freed, Mr Apollonio, Mr Anderson, Mr Chojnicki, Mr Jordan and Mr Douglas for taking the time and extra effort to make sure that I understood every aspect of the topic being taught. They are a wealth of information and anyone that tells you different, has not taken the time to ask questions or speak with them individually. They all have different teaching styles, and some may not like the style, but they are effective if the student puts forth the effort. THE FACULTY FULLY DESERVE A 5 STAR RATING. Some students attend school, show up prepared, put forth the effort and complete their work in a timely manner. Others just show up and go through the motions. Yes, I paid a substantial amount of money to get the education, but I also worked hard to achieve my educational goals. When possible, I showed up early, stayed late and asked questions. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about some other students. If you have a concern or if you want something done, then you go to Linda Laim. She is the Dean of Student Affairs and has been a tremendous help to me and most other students. If you ask anyone on campus who they call when they need help, they will more than likely say "Linda" another 5 STAR RATING recipient. In my time at Spartan, we have gone through three campus presidents. The first left after the first month I was there, so I did not get to know him. The second always had time to listen to the students but follow up was limited. Whether it was because of Covid restrictions, a lack of accountability, or lack of support from corporate is anyone's guess, but the fact remains that there was limited follow up and/or execution that I was able to discern. The current campus president I don't know much about since he's been here about 2 months. This is his second tour with the school and I am hoping that he can get this school to what we all envision it to be. Would I recommend the school? It depends. If you are a self motivated, willing to do what needs to be done regardless of the situation, then yes. But if you are anything else, this may not be the school for you as you will feel like most others who have given the school a bad review. I can tell you that I completed the curriculum and I'm looking forward to testing for my A&P. I am still continuously encouraged and helped by the faculty and administration so that I can achieve that goal. The school is old and has its problems. But the school also has a lot of potential (and it is slowly getting better). The school will be what you make of it."

"I had a good experience throughout the years I’ve spent at spartan. The teachers are very helpful. They’ll go out of their way to explain and clarify. The staff are very nice. The program director Mr. Pleasant was very supportive and helpful. Overall, I learned a lot and earned my A&P. It takes commitment and a lot of hours attending the classes, labs, and studying for the exams but is well worth it. The location is very convenient and has ample parking."

"Enrolling at Spartan College was one of the best decisions I've ever made. From Day 1, the promise was that if I completed the course work, passed the tests and obtained my A&P license, that a world of opportunities would be presented to me. Well, I did that, and my life has completely changed for the better in 3 short years. There are good and not so good teachers at the school, but there are a few that are truly phenomenal and if you pay attention, they will train you to become a professional and put you on the path to lifelong success. I can unequivocally say that the training I received at Spartan, and the A&P license that is earned after 18 very difficult months, has catapulted me into a position of financial stability that I wasn't sure was possible for me to obtain. I would 100% recommend anyone that is looking for a way to change their future, and that has even a shred of interest in machines, fixing things, building Legos, making stuff, and getting dirty, to take a look at what Spartan can do for you. It won't be an easy 18 months of school, but the pay off is totally worth it."

"a life changing experience . staff are very helpful teachers are very smart very help full , admin as well. very concerned about making sure we have any and all the things we need to get to get to our goal . they feed our goal . right Mr pleasant . all staff at spartan are family . they helped me become a better person, coming from a life of drugs,gangs and criminal life . and tattoos from head to toe , they never judge me but brought me in there family , spartan family in Inglewood thank you for a life long experience that i will never forget ."

"Before even graduating I already had an interview and job offer with the company I wanted to work for on the stipulation I receive my A&P license before my start date in August. Through this school I was well prepared and was able to complete all the FAA testing and get my license in July less than a few weeks after I graduated this school in June 2018. Even after graduation in preparation for testing I was still able to get hands on training with the instructors on subjects I was unsure of. This school works with you every step of the way to make sure you succeed, so long as you put forth the effort there is no reason not to obtain exactly what is offered"