HVAC Technician at Moore Heating & Air, Inc.

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Moore Heating & Air, Inc. in Milton, FL

About This Program

Moore Heating & Air, Inc., located in Milton, FL, sponsors this registered, non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship. Apprentices earn wages from the start while developing practical skills in the field under the guidance of experienced HVAC professionals in Northwest Florida.

The program spans four years and requires completion of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to install, service, and troubleshoot heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration systems. Technical instruction covers refrigeration fundamentals, electrical wiring, system controls, load calculations, and compliance with EPA refrigerant regulations.

Completing this apprenticeship qualifies graduates to work as journey-level HVAC technicians. The growing construction and housing markets in the Florida Panhandle support strong ongoing demand for skilled HVAC professionals in the region.

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.

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 Florida

HVAC Technicians in Florida are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation – Construction Industry Licensing Board.

View full Floridalicensing requirements →

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!

See something wrong? Help us improve this page.