Plumber/Pipefitter at Jason the Plumber
at Jason the Plumber in Flippin, AR
About This Program
Jason the Plumber, based in Flippin, AR, sponsors this registered plumber/pipefitter apprenticeship for individuals seeking hands-on training in the plumbing trade in the Arkansas Ozarks region. This non-union, small business-sponsored program offers direct, practical training under an experienced plumbing professional.
The program lasts 5 years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn water supply and drain system installation, gas piping, fixture setting, pipe joining techniques, troubleshooting, code compliance, and safety practices suited to rural residential and small commercial plumbing work.
Graduates complete the apprenticeship as journey-level plumbers with the field experience and technical knowledge to work independently. Apprentices are paid throughout the five-year program, providing a financially accessible route into a skilled trade career without the need for traditional schooling.
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 Arkansas
Plumber/Pipefitters in Arkansas are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Arkansas Department of Health, Plumbing and Natural Gas.
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