Also called: Wind Tech I, Apprentice Wind Technician
An entry-level wind tech who learns on the job alongside senior technicians.
You climb with your crew, carry tools, help with maintenance, and study for your next level of certification.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 0 years after high school. Short wind tech or safety training; many companies train from scratch.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification, Trade school. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Wind Energy Technology (trade school).
Growing much faster than average (about 50% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Entry-level climbing, torquing bolts and helping senior techs isn't being automated; demand for techs keeps growing.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to wind service companies that train from scratch; they book your GWO course First: GWO Basic Safety Training (about 5 days)
Classes: Physics, Electrical CTE class, Weight training.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-9081.
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