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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 for Introduction to Logistics

This fall we are offering the following FREE class with Highline College at SEA Airport!

AU Intro to Logistics Flyer Fall 2026

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Introduction to Logistics

  • Many items we use every day – like computers, phones, and shoes – are made around the world.  Learn about “Logistics” – how companies move products from factories and farms to stores and customers.
  • This free class will earn 4 college credits toward an “Air Cargo Logistics” Certificate from Highline College. 
  • October 1 – December 17, 2026
  • Thursdays – 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

To Register:

  • Complete Airport University Class Application or visit the Airport Jobs office Monday – Friday between 10am – 4pm.  Directions here.
  • Complete paperwork at AIrport Jobs to finalize your registration.  We will contact you to schedule.

 Eligibility:

  • SEA Airport employees (all companies)
  • Taxi/rideshare drivers serving SEA Airport can also apply

Location:

  • Class meets in-person at SEA Airport

Questions?

Now enrolling Fall 2026 Airport University classes!

This fall we are offering the following FREE classes with South Seattle College at SEA Airport!

AU Fall 2026 Flyer 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

 

AU Fall 2026 AMT Flyer SEA Airport

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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?

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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