The AirWorks Academy
Six weeks. Real tools, real job sites, real mentors — and a full-time technician role with AirWorks waiting at the finish line. We grow our own because homegrown techs are the future of this company. No trade-school debt required.
How the Academy Works
From Day One to Day Job
Enroll & gear up
Complete the enrollment form and agreement, get your safety orientation and PPE, and meet your mentors. AirWorks covers the program — an estimated $5,000 investment in you.
Train for 6 weeks
18 structured curriculum days at our Ventura County training facilities: classroom concepts in the morning, hands-on practice with real equipment — quizzes and skill checks the whole way.
Graduate into the team
Pass your final exam and transition straight into full-time employment with AirWorks Solutions as a service technician — with the whole team behind you.
The Official Curriculum
18 Days. Everything That Makes a Real Tech.
Every day pairs learning objectives with hands-on materials and a quiz — ending in a final exam you'll be ready for.
Foundations
- Introduction to HVAC & the technician's role
- The AirWorks Way — company, brand & customer care
- Basic refrigeration principles & the refrigeration cycle
- HVAC tools and equipment — use & maintenance
- Electrical fundamentals + hands-on circuit testing
Core Systems
- Air conditioning systems — install, maintain, repair, diagnose
- Heating systems — furnaces, boilers & heat pumps
- Ventilation systems, air handlers, ductwork & filtration
- Refrigeration systems incl. commercial equipment
- ServiceTitan field software + mid-program review
Pro Skills
- Electrical systems & controls troubleshooting
- Gas piping & combustion — safety first
- Heat exchangers & refrigerant handling / recovery (EPA practices)
- Advanced diagnostic & troubleshooting techniques
- Customer service & communication + final exam
The Deal, Stated Plainly
What We Invest. What We Ask.
AirWorks invests
- • An estimated $5,000 per trainee — instruction, materials, staff time
- • Working mentors, real equipment, real job sites
- • Safety training, PPE, and EPA-grade refrigerant practices
- • A full-time technician role on successful completion
You commit to
- • Showing up — all classes, assignments, and exams
- • Working safely and following the program handbook
- • Staying 6 months after graduation — leave earlier and a prorated share of training costs applies (100% immediately, 50% at 1–3 months, 25% at 3–6 months, $0 after 6 months)
- • Bringing the honesty the AirWorks name is built on
Full terms are in the AirWorks Academy Enrollment Agreement provided during enrollment. AirWorks Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider — we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status. CA LIC# 950716.
Academy FAQs
Straight Answers Before You Apply
Does the AirWorks Academy cost anything?
There's no tuition to enroll — AirWorks invests an estimated $5,000 in each trainee's program. Per the enrollment agreement, a prorated portion is repaid only if you voluntarily leave AirWorks within 6 months of completing the program; stay 6 months or longer and you owe nothing.
How long is the AirWorks Academy program?
Six weeks of structured, hands-on training at the Academy's Ventura County training facilities — 18 curriculum days covering HVAC foundations, core systems, electrical, gas combustion, refrigerant handling, diagnostics, field software, and customer care, finishing with a final exam.
Do I need experience to join the Academy?
No HVAC experience is required. The program starts at the foundations — the refrigeration cycle, tools, electrical basics — and builds to advanced troubleshooting. Bring a valid California driver's license, physical readiness for the trade, and a strong work ethic.
What happens after I complete the Academy?
Upon successful completion, trainees transition into full-time employment with AirWorks Solutions — that's the whole point of the program. You'll join the service team as a homegrown technician with a clear growth path ahead.
Class Seats Are Limited
Ready to Learn the Trade?
Reach the Academy team and we'll walk you through the enrollment form, the agreement, and your start date.