HVAC Technician at Hollenback Heating & Air, Inc
at Hollenback Heating & Air, Inc in Pensacola, FL
About This Program
Hollenback Heating & Air, Inc, located in Pensacola, FL, sponsors this registered, non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship. Apprentices earn wages throughout training while working alongside experienced technicians on heating and cooling systems across the greater Pensacola area.
The four-year program is structured around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems. Technical instruction covers refrigeration principles, electrical fundamentals, air distribution, system controls, equipment diagnostics, and EPA refrigerant handling compliance.
Graduates are positioned to work as journey-level HVAC technicians in a region with strong residential and commercial construction activity. The hands-on training model at Hollenback Heating & Air ensures apprentices graduate with practical, job-ready skills in the trade.
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 Florida
HVAC Technicians in Florida are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation – Construction Industry Licensing Board.
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