HVAC Technician at Ambassador Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Ambassador Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC in Perry, OK

About This Program

Ambassador Heating and Air Conditioning, LLC sponsors this registered HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Perry, OK. This non-union program provides a structured, employer-guided path into the HVAC trade for aspiring technicians. Apprentices are paid throughout the entire program, combining income with skill development from day one.

The apprenticeship runs for four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working alongside seasoned professionals, apprentices learn to install, maintain, and troubleshoot residential and light commercial heating and cooling systems. Classroom instruction addresses refrigeration theory, electrical systems, safety codes, load calculations, and EPA refrigerant handling requirements.

Graduates complete the program with journey-level qualifications as HVAC technicians. The combination of practical field experience and technical education prepares completers for a career servicing HVAC systems in homes and businesses throughout north-central Oklahoma and the surrounding area.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$26

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

576

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

4 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

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

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration4 years
Starting wage$16.00/hr
Journeyman wage$25.95/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

Licensing in Oklahoma

HVAC Technicians in Oklahoma are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Oklahoma Construction Industries Board.

View full Oklahomalicensing requirements →

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