Plumber/Pipefitter at Savannah Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC
at Savannah Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC in Savannah, GA
About This Program
The Savannah Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC offers a registered union apprenticeship program in Savannah, GA. This Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program combines employer-sponsored field training with classroom instruction to prepare apprentices for rewarding careers in the plumbing and pipefitting trades. Apprentices receive pay from the start of training.
The program is five years long, structured around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on commercial and residential projects throughout the Savannah area, learning to install and service pipe systems for water, gas, heating, and industrial applications. Classroom sessions cover Georgia plumbing codes, welding, safety, and pipe system design.
Completing the program earns apprentices journeyman status as plumbers/pipefitters. Union affiliation through the JATC connects graduates to job opportunities, competitive wages, and benefits throughout the region.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$30
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
5 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Plumber Career Outlook
National Median
$30.46/hr
~$63,356.8/yr
Apprentice Start
$15/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Plumber employment is projected to grow steadily, driven by new construction, building renovation, and the need to replace aging water infrastructure. Water efficiency regulations and green building standards are creating additional demand for skilled plumbers. The trade consistently ranks among the hardest positions for employers to fill, indicating strong job security.
What to Expect as a Plumber/Pipefitter Apprentice
Duration
5 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~32 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~115 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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Plumber
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Georgia
Plumber/Pipefitters in Georgia are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Georgia State Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers.
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