Elevator Constructor at Atlantic Blueridge Elevator
at Atlantic Blueridge Elevator in Chesapeake, VA
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$47
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.
About This Program
Atlantic Blueridge Elevator sponsors a registered Elevator Constructor apprenticeship in Chesapeake, VA. This non-union, employer-sponsored program offers individuals a structured path into the elevator trade, combining supervised field work with formal technical education. Apprentices are compensated throughout the entire training period.
The apprenticeship is four years in length and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working under experienced elevator mechanics, apprentices develop skills in the installation, maintenance, repair, and modernization of elevator and escalator systems. Classroom instruction covers electrical fundamentals, mechanical and hydraulic systems, safety codes, and relevant regulations.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level Elevator Constructors ready to take on independent field responsibilities across a variety of project types. A registered apprenticeship with Atlantic Blueridge Elevator in Chesapeake provides practical experience in a growing Mid-Atlantic market, laying the groundwork for a stable and technically rewarding career in vertical transportation.
Elevator Constructor Career Outlook
National Median
$46.56/hr
~$96,844.8/yr
Apprentice Start
$25/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Elevator constructor employment is projected to grow faster than average, driven by new high-rise construction, elevator modernization requirements, and building code changes mandating accessibility upgrades. The small size of the workforce relative to the installed base of equipment means strong job security. Aging elevator systems in major cities require ongoing modernization, creating sustained demand.
What to Expect as an Elevator Constructor 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 Elevator Constructor
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Virginia
Elevator Constructors in Virginia are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, Division of Building and Fire Regulation, Elevator Safety Unit.
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