From Hollywood to the Hangar: Spartan Acquires Jet Engine for Aviation Maintenance Training (opens in new tab)

On June 2, 2025, Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology's Los Angeles area campus proudly received a delivery of a very special piece of aviation equipment—a Westinghouse J34 turbojet engine with an incredible backstory. More than a movie prop of the silver screen, this engine now serves a new purpose—as hands-on training equipment for the next generation of aviation maintenance technicians at Spartan College.