Career Pathways
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:
- Customer Service
- Business Technology
- Leadership and Supervision
- College and Career Success
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT)
- Logistics
- Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic
Now enrolling Fall 2026 Airport University classes!
This fall we are offering the following FREE classes with South Seattle College at SEA Airport!
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Introduction to Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic
- Familiarize yourself with GSE equipment at airports, the tools, intro to electricity, hands on practice and more.
- This free class will prepare you to enroll in a 1.5 year GSE, Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology training program at South Seattle College.
- September 28 – December 15, 2026
- Monday & Tuesdays – 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
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Introduction to Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) – Class is full. Registration closed.
- This class will prepare you to enroll in a two-year Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) training program at South Seattle College.
- Refresh math skills and apply them to aircraft maintenance situations – Introduction to reading maintenance manuals – Build study and test-taking skills and more.
- September 30 – December 16, 2026
- Wednesdays & Thursdays – 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
To Register:
- Complete Airport University Class Application
- or visit the Airport Jobs office Monday – Friday between 10am – 4pm. Directions here.
- Eligible applications will be processed in the order received. Submitting an application does not guarantee enrollment in class. Applicants may be put on a waitlist.
Eligibility:
- SEA Airport employees (all companies)
- Taxi/rideshare drivers serving SEA Airport can also apply
- Must be able to attend both in-person classes each week
Location:
- All classes meet in-person at SEA Airport
Questions?
- Email: airportuniversity@portjobs.org
- Text: 206-238-6977
- Call Airport Jobs: 206-258-8980
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.
Questions?
- airportuniversity@portjobs.org
- Text: 206-238-6977
- 206-258-8980