Aircraft Construction & Familiarization (AIRFAM) Workshop

General Information:  The ARFF Working Group, Boeing Fire Department and the Port of Seattle Fire Department is excited to present this dynamic 3-day workshop that will be held at three (3) different locations throughout the Puget Sound area.  It will offer a wealth of knowledge and information related to aircraft construction and familiarization as well as various ARFF related topics and discussions.  We promise that you will not be disappointed and will leave with an enhanced knowledge and understanding of aircraft and their functions.

Transportation from the hotel to the Port of Seattle and the Boeing Plants will be provided from the Crown Plaza Hotel only.  We encourage you to book your rooms at the Crown Plaza as a special rate has been arranged and a contracted number of rooms has been set.

2017 BOEING AIRFAM AGENDA.pdf

Proper Clothing:  When visiting the Boeing Plants, long pants  should be worn.  Proper footwear is mandatory.  When walking through manufacturing areas (including transportation/pedestrian aisles), wear footwear that is stable and provides reasonable protection from hazards.

Your Shoes Must:

• Cover toes and heels.
• Be made of sturdy material that resists cuts and punctures.
• Have heels shorter than 2” high with a heel base larger than 1” square.
• Have soles at least ¼” thick for protection from sharp objects.
• Have slip-resistant soles (like rubber or neoprene).

If your shoes do not meet these requirements, they are NOT acceptable for walking in the factory.

Meals:  A full breakfast buffet is included with the rate (single) at the Crown Plaza Hotel. Lunches will be provided at the Port of Seattle and Boeing Everett Plant.  You will be able to purchase your meal at the Boeing Cafeteria in the Renton Plant on the final day.

For those interested, we are looking into purchasing  tickets to the Mariner game on Thursday, May 18th, so if you want to attend, please make the appropriate travel arrangements.  Additional information on the cost of the tickets and transportation to the game will be forthcoming.  If you are interested you can e-mail Barbara at info@arffwg.org.

The host hotel for the 2017 Aircraft Construction & Familiarization Workshop is the Crown Plaza Hotel, 17338 International Blvd. Seattle, WA 98188.  A Single/Double** rate of $149 is available through April 28, 2017.   All transportation will depart from the Crown Plaza Hotel.  

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY as we cannot guarantee this rate or room availability after this date!

Reservations  can be made by phone at 844-733-1389 or on-line at this WEB LINK

• The Crown Plaza is located opposite of the terminals of Seattle-Tacoma (SeaTac) International Airport; only 20 minutes or a quick Light Rail ride (adjacent to hotel) from downtown Seattle, Pike Market, Safeco Field and Qwest Field, the world-famous Space Needle as well as other unique Pacific Northwest attractions. Museum of Flight is just 5 miles away (free public shuttle available).
•  The room rate includes a full breakfast buffet at the hotel restaurant.  Double rooms will be charged an additional $12.00 for the buffet.
• Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access in all guest rooms and public space. We are a newly-renovated full-service hotel with 259 well-appointed guest rooms
•  All guest rooms are equipped with a mini fridge and laptop safe!
•  Complimentary 24-hour SeaTac Airport shuttle.
•  Secured parking available on site.
• Dine at Reflections Grille, featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine or order room service.
• The hotel  features a 24-Hour State of the Art Fitness Center and a  fully-equipped, self-service 24-hour business center.