HVAC Technician at Apollo Heating & Air/Ahace, Inc.
at Apollo Heating & Air/Ahace, Inc. in Glenwood, IA
About This Program
Apollo Heating & Air/AHACE, Inc. sponsors this non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship based in Glenwood, Iowa. The program is registered and paid, offering apprentices the opportunity to build real-world technical skills while earning a steady income from their first day on the job.
Over four years, apprentices complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. The curriculum covers heating and cooling system installation, HVAC electrical controls, refrigeration principles, system diagnostics, EPA refrigerant regulations, and code compliance for residential and commercial applications.
Completing the program qualifies apprentices as journey-level HVAC technicians. Apollo Heating & Air's service area in southwest Iowa offers apprentices exposure to a variety of real-world job types, helping them develop the versatility that employers and customers value in a skilled technician.
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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