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Airport University

Working with Communities to Build Aviation Career Pathways

Airport University provides career exploration, education and career-connected learning for career advancement. Through partnerships with Highline and South Seattle Colleges, we offer free, in-person college classes at SEA Airport.  Our classes help SEA Airport employees and community members build skills in computers, customer service, communications and math.  Our career exploration and pathways programs are a launch pad to careers in aviation maintenance technology, air cargo/logistics, pilot training and homeland security.

We offer credit-bearing courses onsite at the airport with class topics and times that fit airport worker and employer needs. We don’t just help students launch their career, we give them the tools and support to grow in their careers as well.

Skill offerings include:

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Now enrolling Summer 2026 Airport University classes!

This summer we are offering the following FREE classes with Highline and Green River Colleges at SEA Airport!

Airport University Summer 2026 Aviation Tech Flyer

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Aviation Technology Success Academy

  • Are you interested in a career in Aviation Management, Commercial Pilot, Airline Dispatch or Air Traffic Control?
  • This free class will prepare you to enroll and succeed in Aviation Technology degree programs at Green River College.  Class taught by Green River College.

  • July 9 – September 3, 2026
  • Thursdays – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

 

 Introduction to Aviation Security

  • Build the skills, knowledge and career readiness to be hired into entry-level security jobs. Learn emergency response procedures, security fundamentals, hear from guest speakers and prepare for interviews.
  • Class taught by Highline College

  •  August 11 – September 15, 2026
  •  Tuesdays – 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

To Register:

  • New Airport U students – may enroll in one course.
  • Previous Airport U students – may enroll in a maximum of two classes. We reserve the right to reduce the number of courses taken in a quarter based on a student’s past class participation.

       Eligibility:

      • SEA Airport employees (all companies) – priority registration
      • Taxi/rideshare drivers serving SEA Airport may also apply

      Location:

      • All classes meet in-person at SEA Airport

      Questions?

      Airport University Classroom Directions

      From the Parking Garage

      • Park near the purple elevators.  Take the purple parking garage elevator to Floor 4.
      • Cross Skybridge 2 into the airport and immediately turn left before the escalator.
      • Go through the door that is near the elevator
      • The Airport University classroom is the second door on the left.  Room 4609.

      From inside the airport

      • On ticketing level find the escalator that goes down to Skybridge 2 (between doors 11 and 13 on ticketing)
      • Turn right at the bottom of the escalator
      • Go through the door that is near the elevator
      • The Airport University classroom is the second door on the left.  Room 4609.

      Note: Parking will be validated during your job search, hiring event or class.  Enter the airport garage through “General Parking” lanes.  Bring your parking ticket with you.

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