HVAC Technician at Titan Heating and Air

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Titan Heating and Air in Muscle Shoals, AL

About This Program

Titan Heating and Air sponsors a registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. This non-union program in northwest Alabama's Shoals region gives aspiring HVAC professionals a paid, structured pathway into the trade. Apprentices earn wages while training under experienced technicians, making it possible to launch a career without taking on student loan debt.

The program spans four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on proficiency installing, maintaining, and repairing residential and commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Coursework supports field work by covering refrigerant handling and EPA regulations, electrical systems, system controls, troubleshooting methods, and workplace safety.

Graduates complete the program as journey-level HVAC technicians with the skills needed to work independently in the field. The Shoals area's blend of residential neighborhoods and light industry supports steady demand for qualified HVAC technicians throughout the year, and a registered apprenticeship with Titan Heating and Air offers a credible and direct path into this growing occupation.

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.

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

Licensing in Alabama

HVAC Technicians in Alabama are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Alabama Mechanical Contractors Board.

View full Alabamalicensing requirements →

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