Measures and adjusts airflow in buildings so every room gets the right amount of air.
You hold a flow hood up to every vent in a new hospital, adjust dampers, and make sure operating rooms have the right pressure.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 3 years after high school. HVAC background plus NEBB or TABB certification.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: HVAC Technology.
Growing about average. No separate BLS projection for this specialty; rating is an estimate based on industry trends.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Wireless sensors and software automate readings and reports; adjusting dampers and diagnosing airflow in real buildings stays human.
Classes: Physics, Algebra II, HVAC CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-9021.
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