Plumber/Pipefitter at Flow Master LLC dba 1-800-Plumber Air
at Flow Master LLC dba 1-800-Plumber Air in Indianapolis, IN
About This Program
Flow Master LLC, doing business as 1-800-Plumber Air, sponsors this registered Plumber/Pipefitter apprenticeship program in Indianapolis, IN. This employer-sponsored, non-union program offers a paid training path through a full-service plumbing and air conditioning company with an active customer base in the Indianapolis area.
The five-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on a variety of residential and commercial plumbing calls, gaining experience in water supply systems, drain and sewer lines, water heater installation, fixture service, and gas piping. Classroom coursework covers plumbing codes, safety standards, trade mathematics, and blueprint reading to round out field experience with essential technical knowledge.
Graduates leave the program as journey-level plumbers with experience earned in a multi-service trade environment. Training through a nationally recognized brand like 1-800-Plumber Air gives apprentices exposure to professional service standards and a broad range of real-world plumbing scenarios that prepare them well for long-term career success.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$30
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
5 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Plumber Career Outlook
National Median
$30.46/hr
~$63,356.8/yr
Apprentice Start
$15/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Plumber employment is projected to grow steadily, driven by new construction, building renovation, and the need to replace aging water infrastructure. Water efficiency regulations and green building standards are creating additional demand for skilled plumbers. The trade consistently ranks among the hardest positions for employers to fill, indicating strong job security.
What to Expect as a Plumber/Pipefitter Apprentice
Duration
5 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~32 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~115 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 Plumber
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Indiana
Plumber/Pipefitters in Indiana are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Plumbing Commission.
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