Elevator Constructor at National Association of Elevator Constructors (NAEC)
at National Association of Elevator Constructors (NAEC) in Conyers, GA
About This Program
The National Association of Elevator Constructors (NAEC) offers this registered Elevator Constructor apprenticeship in Conyers, GA. A non-union program, it provides structured, paid training for individuals who want to enter the specialized field of elevator installation, maintenance, and modernization. Apprentices begin earning wages on their first day and receive increasing compensation as their skills develop.
This time-based program spans four years and includes 8,000 hours of hands-on, on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain practical experience installing and servicing elevators, escalators, and moving walkways, while classroom study covers electrical systems, hydraulic principles, mechanical theory, and ASME safety code requirements.
Upon completing the apprenticeship, graduates are qualified to work as journey-level elevator constructors. This is a technically demanding trade with a strong record of stable employment and competitive wages, supported by ongoing demand for elevator installation in new buildings and modernization of existing equipment.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$47
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.
Elevator Constructor Career Outlook
National Median
$46.56/hr
~$96,844.8/yr
Apprentice Start
$25/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Elevator constructor employment is projected to grow faster than average, driven by new high-rise construction, elevator modernization requirements, and building code changes mandating accessibility upgrades. The small size of the workforce relative to the installed base of equipment means strong job security. Aging elevator systems in major cities require ongoing modernization, creating sustained demand.
What to Expect as an Elevator Constructor 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 Elevator Constructor
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Georgia
Elevator Constructors in Georgia are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Georgia Department of Labor, Elevator Safety Unit.
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