Welder at TAT Limco Welding Apprenticeship And Development
at TAT Limco Welding Apprenticeship And Development in Tulsa, OK
About This Program
TAT Limco Welding Apprenticeship and Development sponsors a registered welder apprenticeship in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This non-union, employer-sponsored program is rooted in the aerospace and aviation maintenance industry, offering apprentices a specialized training path in precision welding within a technically demanding sector.
The three-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn welding processes applicable to aerospace components, including TIG welding of high-alloy and specialty metals, quality assurance procedures, blueprint and technical drawing interpretation, and safety compliance specific to aviation maintenance environments. Training takes place within an active aviation service facility, giving apprentices direct exposure to industry standards and expectations.
Graduates earn journey-level welder credentials with specialized aerospace experience — a distinction that sets them apart in the job market. Tulsa has a significant aviation and aerospace manufacturing presence, and this apprenticeship positions completers for skilled, specialized careers in a high-standards field with strong career longevity.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$24
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
How to Apply
Welder Career Outlook
National Median
$23.81/hr
~$49,524.8/yr
Apprentice Start
$15.5/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Employment for welders is projected to remain steady with consistent demand driven by infrastructure spending, manufacturing, and energy sector projects. Aging infrastructure across the U.S. requires ongoing repair and replacement, creating sustained need for skilled welders. Retirements in the current workforce are expected to generate additional openings over the next decade.
What to Expect as a Welder Apprentice
Duration
3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (6,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
432 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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