HVAC Technician at Cheetah Capital Management dba NARDCO Heating and Air
at Cheetah Capital Management dba NARDCO Heating and Air in Anderson, IN
About This Program
Cheetah Capital Management, operating as NARDCO Heating and Air in Anderson, Indiana, sponsors this employer-directed non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship. The program is paid and registered, giving apprentices a structured route into the HVAC trade while earning a steady income throughout their training.
Over four years, apprentices complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. The program covers HVAC equipment installation, service, and repair for residential and commercial systems; electrical wiring and controls; refrigerant handling and EPA compliance; system diagnostics; and applicable building codes and safety practices used in Indiana.
Completing the apprenticeship qualifies graduates to work as journey-level HVAC technicians. Anderson's location in central Indiana places graduates within reach of a broad regional market, and the skills gained through this program are directly applicable to employment opportunities across the state's residential and commercial HVAC sectors.
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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