HVAC Technician at Loa Hvac Services (ABC)
at Loa Hvac Services (ABC) in Des Moines, IA
About This Program
LOA HVAC Services, an ABC-affiliated employer based in Des Moines, IA, sponsors a registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship for individuals seeking to enter the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning trade. This non-union program provides paid training in Iowa's largest metro area, where demand for skilled HVAC professionals remains consistently strong.
The apprenticeship is four years long and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain practical experience in HVAC system installation, maintenance, and repair across residential and commercial settings. Technical instruction, aligned with ABC's merit shop training model, covers refrigeration principles, electrical systems, controls, load calculations, airflow design, and safety and regulatory compliance.
Graduates complete the program as skilled HVAC technicians ready to work independently on a full range of systems. Des Moines' active construction and services market creates strong ongoing demand for HVAC professionals, and the ABC affiliation connects graduates to a network of merit shop contractors and career development resources across the state.
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.
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.
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