Our Impact
Expanding Opportunities. Building Success.
Port Jobs serves exceptionally talented and diverse community members with job placement, career navigation, education and career advancement services, and help airport employers find great workers. Here are some of their success stories.
“Take the leap!”: One Woman’s Journey to Becoming an Aircraft Mechanic
In honor of Women's History Month, Port Jobs talked with SEA Airport employee Haley Barnes about her career journey to aircraft mechanic and college instructor. When Haley Barnes moved to Seattle in 2015 she started working at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport...
“I knew I wanted to risk it”: A conversation with Aviation Maintenance Technology student
When twenty-four-year-old Jerome Cadelina attended the Port Jobs Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) orientation at Sea Tac Airport in January 2019 he didn't know his life was about to get a lot busier. At the time Jerome was working 25 hours a week as a ramp agent...
Airport University Programs Support SEA Workers
"I always believe that you grow through what you go through," says Brooklyn Buenaventura, Singapore Airlines Duty Manager at SEA, pictured left. After leaving her airport job to work at a nearby hotel, Brooklyn missed the airport environment. She wanted to work for...
AU Student Soars at Alaska Airlines
Losili Calderon has worked at Alaska Airlines for 14 years. "My dream job is to become Director of Guest Services for Alaska Airlines. I want to advance in my career and continue to do what I love: help people." she said. Losili, a mother of six, is getting closer to...
Port of Seattle Employee Continues Education Through Airport University
Janae is a long-time Port of Seattle employee who currently works in Port Construction Services. In spring 2018, Janae came to Airport University to take Business Technology classes to brush up on her computer skills. She has completed several classes through Airport...
Success! Airport University and Hard Work Doubles an Employee’s Wages
One of the best parts of our work at Airport Jobs is helping our clients successfully move forward on their career path. This week we are excited to report that Girmay Worku, one of our Airport University students, has been hired by the Port of Seattle as an Employee...
Job Seeker File #56617: George Hazel
After George Hazel was injured at his job in the auto body industry, he needed a change. He used Worker Retraining Funds for Dislocated Workers to enroll in Business Administration at Highline College. Airport Jobs hosted George for an internship required by his...
Port Jobs Developing Sea-Tac Workforce
The Alaska Airlines blog recently featured a story about Airport University student Connie Aguilar. This story was written by Halley Knigge, Alaska Airlines, staff writer: Connie Aguilar is nothing if not ambitious. She works full-time at Seattle-Tacoma...
You’re Hired!
"Airport University gave me the confidence to apply for a new job within my company." Kathryn Scott has worked at the Sea-Tac Airport since 2008 as a Customer Service Agent for a major airline. After seeing an Airport University flyer, Kathryn signed up for a...
“Good news, I got the job! [Airport Jobs] is ready for me whenever I need your help. I really appreciate your encouragement and the free resources you offer. Thank you so much!”
– Airport Jobs client and VIP Hospitality employee
The best part of today’s visit [to the Airport Jobs office at SEA Airport] was seeing the airport in a whole different way as an employee, rather than as a traveler.
“I want to thank you and your team for all you have done for me. For letting me to come in and use the computer to take [Airport University] classes in career success and computer. I learned a lot. Mostly, I am grateful I got the job at Sea Tac Airport. I appreciate your time, your experience, your knowledge you shared with me.”
“I am almost done with the Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program at South Seattle College. Two more quarters and one more FAA certification to go! I am now working as an aircraft mechanic. Before I took Port Jobs’ “Introduction to AMT” class I had fewer job options, but now the doors are open!”
“My heartfelt thanks to you and your staff for supporting our clients. I look forward to continuing to partner with the Airport Jobs staff as we assist refugee communities in finding sustainable employment at the airport.”
– World Relief Western Washington, Employment Specialist