Electrician at Ingalls Electrician (Ship) JATC
at Ingalls Electrician (Ship) JATC in Pascagoula, MS
About This Program
Ingalls Electrician (Ship) JATC in Pascagoula, MS offers a union electrician apprenticeship focused on shipboard electrical systems at one of the nation's leading naval shipbuilders. Sponsored by Ingalls Shipbuilding, this JATC program trains apprentices to install and maintain electrical systems aboard naval vessels and commercial ships, providing specialized skills not available through most standard electrical programs. Apprentices are paid throughout their training.
The five-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn shipboard electrical installation, cable routing and terminations, lighting systems, power distribution, marine electrical safety, and National Electrical Code and maritime standards — all in the context of large-scale naval ship construction and repair.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level ship electricians with skills highly valued in the defense shipbuilding industry. Pascagoula's Ingalls Shipbuilding facility is one of the largest employers on the Gulf Coast, providing apprentices with a stable and specialized career pathway in marine electrical work.
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.
Electrician Career Outlook
National Median
$29.61/hr
~$61,588.8/yr
Apprentice Start
$15/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Electrician employment is projected to grow significantly, driven by construction activity, renewable energy expansion, and EV infrastructure buildout. The increasing electrification of buildings and transportation systems creates strong long-term demand. Licensed electricians with experience in solar, battery storage, or industrial controls are especially sought after.
What to Expect as an Electrician 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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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