HVAC Technician at Bryan and Williams HVAC

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Bryan and Williams HVAC in Milton, DE

About This Program

Bryan and Williams HVAC sponsors a registered HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Milton, DE. This employer-sponsored, non-union program gives individuals in Sussex County a paid, structured opportunity to enter the HVAC trade with a local employer in one of Delaware's growing coastal communities.

The apprenticeship spans 4 years and combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work with experienced HVAC technicians learning to install, maintain, and repair heating and air conditioning systems. Classroom instruction covers refrigeration fundamentals, electrical systems, equipment diagnostics, air distribution, EPA regulations, and workplace safety.

Upon completion, graduates hold journey-level HVAC technician status. Milton's proximity to the Delaware beach resort communities provides a strong local market for HVAC services, giving completers a solid foundation for building a career close to home.

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 Delaware

HVAC Technicians in Delaware are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Delaware Division of Professional Regulation – Board of Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Ventilation, and Gas Fitting Examiners.

View full Delawarelicensing requirements →

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