Washington Aerospace Training & Research Center (WATR)

08/20/2026

Join our growing team!

The Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center of Edmonds College is seeking a Program Assistant to join our expanding, award-winning team. We're helping individuals train for high-demand, living-wage jobs in the manufacturing industry and construction trades -- and you could be at the forefront of leading those efforts. Apply online: amsc.edmonds.edu/services/job-postings.html

08/13/2026

07/06/2026

Thanks to everyone who registered for our CreativeTech Manufacturing Skills Day event on July 10. The event is now booked up. If you'd like to join our waitlist, sign-ups are available for any spots that become available. Please see our webpage for more details. https://amsc.edmonds.edu/programs/creative-technology/skills-day.html

07/03/2026

The WATR Center is closed today (7/3) in recognition of the 4th of July. We'll reopen Monday, 7/6. Have a great holiday weekend!

06/19/2026

The WATR Center will be closed today (6/19) in observance of the Juneteenth national holiday. We will reopen on Monday (6/22). Thank you!

06/17/2026

🎉 Happy 3rd Anniversary to the Innovation Lab! 🎉

This week, the WATR Center is celebrating a major milestone: the 3rd anniversary of our Innovation Lab! The B767 "Gray Ghost" fuselage found its new home here thanks to a generous, in-kind donation from The Boeing Company.

Since its arrival, we have fully upgraded the space. We installed advanced safety mechanisms, integrated pneumatic air pressure stations, and outfitted the lab with authentic 767 seats and interiors sourced directly from the Roswell International Air Center (graveyard for aerospace).

Today, the fuselage serves as the core training classroom and lab for our renowned Quality Assurance program. It has officially become the gold standard for hands-on, real-world training across all of our aerospace specialties!

Come check it out during our live tours every Wed @ noon, or virtually! https://bit.ly/4gsbASh

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

Huge congratulations to our latest WATR Center graduates who are officially taking off in the aerospace manufacturing industry!

We are incredibly proud to see our students turn their hard work into high-flying careers with regional aerospace leaders. Join us in celebrating our quarterly grads and their new roles:

◆ Marcelo C. – Electrical Systems B
◆ Ken Y. – Assembly Installer
◆ Ederlyn S. – Assembler Installer General B
◆ Jennifer F. – Composites Fabricator
◆ Debra S. – Composites Fabricator
◆ Ederlyn B. – Assembly
◆ Richard T. – Structures Mechanic
◆ Alexa B. – Composites
◆ Sam C. – Aerospace Graduate
◆ Ivan A. – Assembler Installer
◆ Jahangir M. – Assembler
◆ Dylan C. – Structures Mechanic
◆ Ryan W. – Electrical Systems Assembly Installer

Your dedication in the classroom and the lab has paid off. We can't wait to see the impact you make in the region's aerospace sector!

06/02/2026

Join us at Paine Field Community Day for a day of family fun, interactive demos, and hands-on activities!

What to expect when you visit our booth:

📸 A fun selfie station for the perfect photo opp

🎓 Info on our short-term training opportunities

📍 Find us right near the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum!

Paine Field Community Day is almost here! ✈️

Join us this Saturday, June 6th for a day of aviation fun, community activities, aircraft displays, and more. Stop by our booth for fun swag, exciting giveaways, and a chance to connect with the team behind your favorite airport.

Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out with family and friends, there’s something for everyone!

We look forward to seeing you there.

For event details, visit: http://www.painefield.com/198/Paine-Field-Community-Day

05/13/2026

Thanks Association of Washington Business and Aerospace Futures Alliance - AFA for teaming with us on the successful launch of the 10th AWB Manufacturing Week bus tour. It's always a pleasure introducing area students to short-term training opportunities that can lead to successful long-term careers in manufacturing.