HVAC Technician at A1 Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.
at A1 Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. in Meridian, ID
About This Program
A-1 Heating & Air Conditioning Inc., an employer-sponsored non-union program based in Meridian, Idaho, offers a registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship. Apprentices are paid throughout the four-year program, gaining structured, hands-on training in one of the fastest-growing communities in the state.
The program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn HVAC system installation and service, electrical diagnostics, refrigerant handling and EPA compliance, heat pump and air handler operation, duct systems, and code-compliant practices for both new residential construction and existing commercial buildings.
Upon completion, graduates are qualified as journey-level HVAC technicians. Meridian's location within the Treasure Valley — one of the most rapidly expanding regions in the western United States — means strong and sustained demand for qualified HVAC technicians in new construction and service markets alike.
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 Idaho
HVAC Technicians in Idaho are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Idaho Division of Building Safety – Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Program.
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