HVAC Technician at Powder River Heating and Air Conditioning Gillette

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Powder River Heating and Air Conditioning Gillette in Gillette, WY

About This Program

Powder River Heating and Air Conditioning Gillette, an employer sponsor based in Gillette, WY, offers a registered non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship. This paid program provides hands-on training in one of Wyoming's fastest-growing cities, serving both the residential community and the commercial and industrial operations tied to the region's energy sector.

The four-year apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting heating and air conditioning systems, including furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, and building ventilation equipment. Technical instruction covers refrigerant regulations, electrical theory, system controls, and safety standards relevant to Wyoming's climate and building environment.

Graduates earn journey-level HVAC technician status and are well prepared for careers serving Gillette's active construction market. Powder River Heating and Air Conditioning Gillette's established presence in the community provides apprentices with consistent, meaningful field experience throughout the program.

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

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