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Term 7 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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A
- A&P
- Airframe and Powerplant; the FAA certification that is the primary goal for maintenance students.
- A&P
- Airframe and Powerplant; refers to the primary certification and program for aviation maintenance technicians.
- AET
- Avionics Maintenance Technology; the program and student group focused on aircraft electronics.
- AMT
- Aviation Maintenance Technology; the primary program and student identity for those pursuing an A&P license.
- Avionics
- Common shorthand for the Aviation Electronics Technology (AET) program and its related hardware.
B
- Break Room
- The designated student area on campus for meals, typically equipped with vending machines and microwaves, as there is no formal dining hall.
- BSTM
- Bachelor of Science in Technology Management, the advanced degree path for students moving into leadership.
C
- Check ride
- The final practical examination with an FAA examiner to earn a pilot certificate or rating.
- Checkride
- The high-stakes final practical exam with an FAA examiner to earn a pilot rating.
F
- Flight Line
- The active ramp area at the North Campus where aircraft are staged for training flights.
N
- NDT
- Nondestructive Testing, a specialized program for inspecting aircraft materials without damaging them.
- NIFA
- National Intercollegiate Flying Association; refers to the Spartan flight team that competes in regional and national 'SAFECON' events.
O
- O&Ps
- Oral and Practical exams; the hands-on testing portion required for A&P certification.
- Over-flying
- The act of exceeding the minimum flight hours allotted in a training syllabus, which usually incurs extra costs.
P
- PAMA
- Professional Aviation Maintenance Association; the student chapter focused on networking within the maintenance industry.
- PFT
- Professional Flight Technology; the program for students training to become commercial pilots.
R
- Rampy
- A student worker or entry-level employee who works on the flight line or ramp.
S
- SFA
- Spartan Flight Academy, the flight training division of the college.
- SGA
- Student Government Association; the student body representatives for campus events and grievances.
- SkillsUSA
- A professional student organization that Spartan students participate in for technical skills competitions.
- Sonic Tools
- The professional-grade toolkits provided to AMT students through the school's industry partnership.
- Spartan Housing
- The off-campus apartment complexes (like Observation Point) managed or recommended by the college for student residency.
- Stage check
- A mandatory progress evaluation conducted by a flight instructor before a student can move to the next phase of training.
- Stick and Rudder
- Basic flying skills, often used when discussing fundamental flight maneuvers.
- Student Lounge
- The designated area on campus where students eat and take breaks between technical labs.
T
- The Apartments
- General student shorthand for the contracted housing units located near the Tulsa campuses.
- The Break Room
- Common student term for the area where vending machines and seating are located for lunch hours.
- The Breakroom
- The designated area on campus with vending machines and seating where students eat between lab sessions.
- The Digs
- The student housing complex located on the main campus in Tulsa, often used by flight students who then commute to the airport.
- The Dorms
- The Spartan Residence Hall, an apartment-style living facility located near the Tulsa Main Campus.
- The Food Trucks
- Mobile vendors that frequently park at the Tulsa North and South campuses to provide lunch options for students.
- The Greens
- The Greens at Battle Creek, a primary apartment complex used for student housing in the Tulsa area.
- The Hangar
- The large-scale maintenance training areas where students work on actual aircraft and engines.
- The Line
- The flight line where aircraft are parked, prepped, and dispatched for student sorties.
- The Oral
- The oral examination portion of the FAA practical test, often cited as the most stressful part of certification.
- The Patch
- Aviation slang sometimes used by students to refer to the local airfield or training area.
- Tool Crib
- The on-campus shop where students buy books and supplies, often doubling as a spot for quick snacks.
W
- WAI
- Women in Aviation International, a professional organization with an active chapter on campus.
- Writtens
- The FAA-mandated computer-based knowledge tests that students must pass for various certifications.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 25-minute commute
- The standard travel time students expect when traveling between the Tulsa main campus housing and the Riverside flight facility.
- Broomfield Campus
- The Denver-area campus location in Colorado, formerly known as Redstone College.
- Clocking In
- The mandatory process of recording time via a time clock to meet FAA-required instructional hours for certification.
- Denver Campus
- The branch campus located in Broomfield, Colorado, near the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport.
- DME
- Designated Mechanic Examiner; the FAA-authorized individual who conducts the O&P exams.
- Flight Campus
- The facility located at Richard L. Jones Airport (KRVS) where pilot training and flight operations occur.
- Flight Schedule Pro
- The primary software platform used by students and instructors to book aircraft and schedule flight lessons.
- ID Badges
- Mandatory photo identification that must be worn visibly at all times while on campus.
- LRC
- The Learning Resource Center, which serves as the campus library and computer lab.
- Main
- The primary campus facility located on Pryor Drive in Tulsa, housing AMT labs and administration.
- Main Campus
- The central administrative building in Tulsa housing admissions, financial aid, and the registrar.
- North
- The flight facility located at the R.L. Jones Jr. Airport (Riverside) where flight training occurs.
- North Campus
- The Tulsa facility located near the airport primarily used for flight training and flight labs.
- O&P
- Oral and Practical exams; the final hands-on testing phase required to earn an FAA mechanic certificate.
- Parking Permits
- Required stickers for all student vehicles to avoid being towed from campus lots.
- Part 147
- The FAA regulation governing the curriculum and operation of aviation maintenance technician schools.
- Pilot Shop
- The on-campus retail store where students purchase aviation gear, charts, and equipment.
- South Campus
- The Tulsa facility dedicated to aviation maintenance (AMT) and avionics (AET) training.
- Start Dates
- The school's monthly enrollment cycle, where new classes begin every few weeks rather than by semester.
- Student Resource Center
- The official name for the campus library and academic support hub.
- Technology Campus
- The Tulsa campus location near the International Airport focused on maintenance and electronics training.
- Term
- The academic calendar unit at Spartan, typically lasting 5 weeks for technical programs and 10 weeks for management programs.
- The Badge
- The student ID card which must be visible at all times for security and access to the flight line.
- The Flight Line
- The outdoor area where aircraft are parked, prepped, and tested before flight.
- The Hangar
- General term for the large lab spaces where students work on actual aircraft and engines.
- The Polo
- The required Spartan-branded uniform shirt that must be worn daily as part of the professional dress code.
- The Shuttle
- The transportation service provided to move students between the different Tulsa campus locations.
- Tool Room
- The central hub where students check out specialized aviation tools required for their lab projects.
- Toolbox
- The physical Sonic Tools chest that AMT students are responsible for maintaining and using in the hangar.
- Toolkit
- The mandatory set of professional-grade tools that maintenance students are required to possess for their lab work.
- Uniform Policy
- The strict dress code requiring students to wear specific Spartan-branded shirts and work trousers to maintain professional standards.
- Uniforms
- Required professional attire (typically branded polos or work shirts) that students must wear daily.
- Weather Briefing Room
- A dedicated station at the flight academy equipped for pilots to perform pre-flight weather planning.
- West
- The Tulsa facility on Oklahoma Ave dedicated to AET and NDT training.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Term 7 runs Aug 3, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 39 approved campus terms and 34 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.