Washington Aerospace Training & Research Center (WATR)

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!

🎉 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

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!

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

| Only two robotics information sessions left this quarter |

Ever wondered how robotics and automation are reshaping the aerospace industry? From advanced manufacturing to precision composite assembly, automation is a growing part of aerospace — and it’s creating a massive opportunity for workers to upskill and future-proof jobs.

Don't miss your chance to learn how our 10-week training program can prepare you!

🗓️ Next Session: This coming Saturday, May 30!
📍 Location: All sessions are held in person at the AMSC/WATR Center.

Come get your questions answered about the curriculum, schedule, and how upskilling in robotics can enhanced your aerospace career.

Reserve your spot: https://amsc.edmonds.edu/programs/robotics/info.html

We're a proud partner of Boeing and the Boeing Pre-Employment Training Program. What does the journey look like for grads who complete our 12-week training program and become BPET-eligible? Read more here: https://watrcenter.edmonds.edu/about/features/fast-track-jobs-through-bpet.html

The Boeing in Washington Pre-Employment Training Program allows candidates from pre-certified academic courses like Core Plus Aerospace to fast-track the hiring process when applying for specific manufacturing jobs at Boeing. Learn more today https://jobs.boeing.com/bpet

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.

The WATR Center just went 3D -- virtually!

Explore our aerospace manufacturing facility from anywhere with our new enhanced VR Tours. Get a hi-def look at the tech training that gets you job-ready in just 12 weeks.

Once you check out our 3D Virtual Tour online, we’d love to see you for an in-person visit too! Join us for a free, open public tour every Wednesday at 12 PM, or by appointment.

VR and schedule of in-person tours: https://watrcenter.edmonds.edu/about/events.html

Join us to learn about job and career opportunities that can set you up for success.

This Saturday.

If you’ve been thinking about your next step this is your sign.
K-Fair Job Fair brings together employers from multiple industries in one place so you can connect apply and learn what’s out there without the usual barriers.

No long process no guesswork just real conversations.
Bring your resume show up ready and take advantage of the opportunity.

📍 Lynnwood Neighborhood Center
🗓 May 2
⏰ 1PM to 5PM

Scan the QR on the flyer to RSVP

Hosted by Greater Seattle Korean Association and Edmonds College in partnership with the City of Lynnwood