HVAC Technician at 3D Air Services Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC
at 3D Air Services Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC in Alabaster, AL
About This Program
3D Air Services Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC sponsors a registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Alabaster, Alabama. Located in Shelby County south of Birmingham, this non-union program gives motivated individuals a structured, paid route into one of the region's most in-demand skilled trades. Apprentices receive wages throughout training without taking on college debt.
The program is four years long and structured around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to install, inspect, and repair heating, cooling, and ventilation systems in residential and light commercial settings. Classroom instruction covers refrigeration theory, electrical systems, load calculations, air distribution, and EPA refrigerant regulations.
Graduates earn journey-level status as HVAC technicians, equipped with the skills and credentials to advance in the trade. Alabama's warm climate and growing suburban communities like Alabaster create consistent year-round demand for qualified HVAC professionals, making this apprenticeship a solid foundation for a stable career.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$26
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
4 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
HVAC Technician Career Outlook
National Median
$25.95/hr
~$53,976/yr
Apprentice Start
$16/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
HVAC technician employment is projected to grow faster than average, driven by new construction, system replacements, and the transition to energy-efficient and environmentally friendly equipment. The push toward heat pumps and smart building systems is creating new specialization opportunities. Experienced technicians with strong troubleshooting skills are in high demand across all regions.
What to Expect as a HVAC Technician Apprentice
Duration
4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for HVAC Technician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Alabama
HVAC Technicians in Alabama are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Alabama Mechanical Contractors Board.
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