HVAC Technician at A & A Heating & Air Conditioning LLC
at A & A Heating & Air Conditioning LLC in St. Louis, MO
About This Program
A & A Heating & Air Conditioning LLC, based in St. Louis, MO, sponsors this registered non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship. Apprentices earn wages from the start while training under experienced technicians to develop skills in residential and light commercial HVAC systems.
The four-year program consists of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn core topics including refrigeration theory, electrical systems, ductwork design and installation, system controls, load calculations, equipment troubleshooting, and EPA-compliant refrigerant procedures. Structured classroom hours reinforce skills applied daily on the job.
Completing this apprenticeship prepares graduates for journey-level work as HVAC technicians in the St. Louis area and beyond. HVAC professionals are in consistent demand, and this program provides a direct, employer-supported path to a skilled, well-paying trade career without upfront educational costs.
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.
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