Electrician at Ingalls Maintenance Electrician JATC
at Ingalls Maintenance Electrician JATC in Pascagoula, MS
About This Program
Ingalls Maintenance Electrician JATC in Pascagoula, MS sponsors a union electrician apprenticeship focused on the maintenance of electrical systems within a major shipbuilding industrial facility. Sponsored by Ingalls Shipbuilding, this JATC program prepares apprentices to keep the electrical infrastructure of one of the Gulf Coast's largest industrial campuses running safely and efficiently. All apprentices receive pay from the first day of training.
The program runs five years and requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in industrial electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, motor and control systems, power distribution, lighting, preventive maintenance procedures, and compliance with electrical safety codes and standards in a large industrial environment.
Graduates earn journey-level electrician credentials in a maintenance specialty that is directly applicable to industrial facilities across the Gulf Coast region. The Ingalls Shipbuilding facility offers a stable, long-term employment environment for those who complete this apprenticeship.
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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