HVAC Technician at Just Right HVAC Services LP

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Just Right HVAC Services LP in Wilmington, DE

About This Program

Just Right HVAC Services LP offers a registered HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Wilmington, DE. This non-union, employer-sponsored program is designed for individuals who are ready to develop professional HVAC skills through a structured combination of paid field work and technical education.

The program is 4 years in duration, covering 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on real projects under the guidance of experienced technicians, developing skills in HVAC installation, maintenance, and repair. Coursework addresses refrigeration systems, electrical principles, air distribution, EPA refrigerant certification, and job-site safety.

Upon successful completion, graduates hold journey-level HVAC technician status. This credential, combined with the practical experience gained through Just Right HVAC Services, prepares completers for a stable, skilled-trades career with room to grow.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$26

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

576

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

4 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.

How to Apply

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

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration4 years
Starting wage$16.00/hr
Journeyman wage$25.95/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

Licensing in Delaware

HVAC Technicians in Delaware are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Delaware Division of Professional Regulation – Board of Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Ventilation, and Gas Fitting Examiners.

View full Delawarelicensing requirements →

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