HVAC Technician at Powder River Heating & Air Conditioning
at Powder River Heating & Air Conditioning in Sheridan, WY
About This Program
Powder River Heating & Air Conditioning, an employer sponsor located in Sheridan, WY, offers a registered non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship. Apprentices are paid throughout the program, gaining field experience in Wyoming's residential and commercial heating and cooling market under the guidance of seasoned professionals.
This four-year apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to install, service, and repair HVAC systems including furnaces, heat pumps, central air conditioning units, and ventilation systems. Given Wyoming's demanding climate, training places particular emphasis on heating systems and cold-weather equipment performance. Technical instruction covers refrigerant handling, electrical controls, system diagnostics, and safety regulations.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level HVAC technicians equipped for the demands of northern Wyoming's climate and service environment. Powder River Heating & Air Conditioning's Sheridan location provides a consistent pipeline of real-world training opportunities in both residential and commercial settings.
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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