HVAC Technician at R. S. Boyers Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
at R. S. Boyers Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. in Lyndhurst, VA
About This Program
R. S. Boyers Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. sponsors a registered HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Lyndhurst, Virginia. This non-union, employer-based program offers structured, paid training for individuals looking to enter the heating and cooling trade in the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia.
The four-year apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work directly with experienced technicians on residential and commercial HVAC systems, developing hands-on skills in equipment installation, system maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Technical instruction covers refrigeration fundamentals, electrical theory, system controls, EPA refrigerant certification requirements, load calculations, and safety standards.
Upon completing the program, apprentices earn journey-level recognition as HVAC technicians, ready to work independently on a full range of heating and cooling systems. The Lyndhurst and Augusta County area serves a mix of rural and residential markets with steady demand for dependable HVAC service. R. S. Boyers Heating & Air Conditioning's apprenticeship provides a hands-on, practical path to a rewarding skilled trade career in the region.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for HVAC Technician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Virginia
HVAC Technicians in Virginia are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation – Board for Contractors.
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