Washington Aerospace Training and Research Center

Quality assurance
info Session

QA Info Session

Level Up with Quality Assurance Training

Join us to learn more about the Quality Assurance (QA) Certificate job training program at the Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center (AMSC) / Washington Aerospace Training & Research (WATR) Center.

In just 8 weeks, gain the high-demand skills you need for a dynamic career in quality control and inspection. Whether you're looking to launch a new career or ready to upskill in manufacturing, this session will show you how our industry-aligned training sets you up for success.

Our info sessions are led by industry veterans with years of real-world manufacturing experience and official QA and Inspection credentials.

Here’s what you can expect at our info session:

Topics Covered

  • Expert Insights: Meet our instructors—industry veterans with extensive field experience and official QA/Inspection credentials.

  • Hybrid Course Overview: Learn about our flexible 8-week training model (40% online theory, 60% hands-on lab training).

  • Curriculum Deep Dive: Explore core competencies including Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), blueprint reading, precision measurement tools, statistical process control (SPC), and inspection standards.

  • Career & Industry Opportunities: Discover lucrative job prospects not only in aerospace, but across commercial space, defense/military, maritime, medical devices, and advanced manufacturing.

  • Hands-On Facility Tour: Take an exclusive tour of our Innovation Lab—featuring an actual Boeing 767 fuselage that serves as the central location for real-world inspection and hands-on training.

  • Q&A Session: Get your specific questions answered about prerequisites, funding, schedules, and job placement support

Session Hosted by Brian Wilson

Brian brings 27+ years of aviation education experience to the table, including 14 years as a Senior Instructor at the WATR Center and 5 years leading pre-employment training for Boeing. An FAA Airframe & Powerplant-certified mechanic and DoD Master Training Specialist (MTS), Brian has trained hundreds of students across Mechanical, Electrical, Composites, and Quality Assurance fields.

Info Session Schedule

Please register for the session below.

The session takes place at the WATR Center, 3008 100th St SW, Everett

Program Snapshot

  • Duration: 8 Weeks
  • Credits: 16.5 Credits
  • Format: 40% Online | 60% Hands-On Lab
  • Training Hub: WATR Center Innovation Lab (Boeing 767 Fuselage)
  • Target Industries: Aerospace, Space & Defense, Maritime, Automotive, and Medical Devices
  • Sample Job Titles: Quality Assurance Inspector, Aircraft Inspector, Quality Control Technician, Avionics/Airworthiness Safety Inspector

Questions?

If you have questions or would like to be added to the Quality Assurance registration roster list, please call 425.347.8928 or email amsc@edmonds.edu.
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