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Training is required before the following badges can be issued:
Important Reminder - As of January 1, 2009, recurrent training is now required before your badge can be renewed.
Class Descriptions | Who Needs What? | Training Class Schedule | Contact Us | ESL - SIDA and AOA Class Preparation |
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What Should I Bring with Me? |
Course Materials |
What's Covered? |
| SIDA Only (Security Identification Display Area) Required for all airport personnel who will be working in restricted areas. | New Employees: Must present proof of fingerprinting and a government-issued photo ID. Renewals: Must present current badge. |
Security Violations Handbook (97 KB, PDF) | Badge types, rules and responsibilities.
Do's and don'ts of access system. Your role in keeping the airport safe and secure. |
| SIDA/AOA Combined Includes both SIDA and AOA (Air Operations Area) Training SIDA is required for all airport personnel who will be working in restricted areas. AOA is required for driving on the ramp or non-movement area of the airfield. |
New Employees: Must present proof of fingerprinting and a valid driver's license. Renewals: |
AOA Driving
Training Workbook (1 MB, PDF)
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Badge types, rules and responsibilities.
Do's and don'ts of access systems. Your role in keeping the airport safe. Basic airfield terms and definitions. Procedures/regulations for driving on the AOA. Driving in low visibility and inclement weather. Layout of airfield surfaces. |
| AOA Only (Air Operations Area) Driver Training, Non-Movement Area
Does not include SIDA training. Sign up for this course only when changing from red to blue badge. |
Employees Upgrading to Driving Badge
Must present badge application showing approval for badge type upgrade and a valid driver's license. |
AOA Driving Training Workbook (1 MB, PDF) | Basic airfield terms and definitions.
Procedures/regulations for driving on the AOA. Driving in low visibility and inclement weather. Layout of airfield surfaces. |
| AMA (Air Movement Area) Driver Training Program Class Prerequisite : |
New Employees: Must present proof of fingerprinting and a valid driver's license.
Renewals: |
AMA Drivers Training Study Guide (2 MB PDF)
AMA Cheat Sheet (11 KB PDF)
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Procedures/regulations for operating on the AMA.
Radio communications. Driving in low visibility and inclement weather. Preventing runway incursions. Navigational aids, pavement markings. airfield signs. |
Walk-ins will be accommodated as space permits. Students arriving 15 or more minutes late will be treated as walk-ins and accommodated as space allows.
| Schedule | Start Times for Classes | |||
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| SIDA Only | SIDA/AOA |
AOA Only | AMA | |
Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
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8am, 9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm | 8am, 10am, 1pm | 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am , 1pm, 2pm | 8am, 11am |
Tuesdays |
10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm | 10am, 1pm, 3pm | 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm | 10am, 1pm |
Fridays |
6am, 7am, 8am, 9am | 6am, 8am | 6am, 7am, 8am, 9am | 6am |
If you are unable to register yourself or your employees for classes, or need further information about SIDA/AOA/AMA training, please contact the Port of Seattle Training Department.
Phone: (206) 787-6862
E-mail: Darlesa Cahoon (cahoon.d@portseattle.org)
Alison Goedken (goedken.a@portseattle.org).
Classes for employees who speak English as a second language are available for new and current employees. To refer employees to this free two-hour test prep class, call (206) 835-7505.