HVAC Technician at Falcon Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc
at Falcon Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc in Sterling, VA
About This Program
Falcon Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. offers a registered HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Sterling, VA. This employer-sponsored, non-union program gives motivated individuals a structured, paid route into the heating and cooling trade in one of Northern Virginia's busiest residential and commercial markets.
The program runs for 4 years and combines 8,000 hours of supervised on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work hands-on with experienced technicians, learning to install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Technical instruction covers electrical theory, refrigerant systems, controls and thermostats, load calculations, and safety and EPA compliance.
Completing the apprenticeship qualifies graduates as journey-level HVAC technicians. With the Northern Virginia region continuing to grow, qualified HVAC professionals are in strong demand for both new construction and existing system service, making this credential a valuable foundation for a long-term trade career.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for HVAC Technician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Virginia
HVAC Technicians in Virginia are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation – Board for Contractors.
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