Plumber Pipefitter Apprentice

Compensation Grade:
AT19 Salary Range:
$21.01-$33.26

Opening Date:
September 4, 2026

Closing Date:
September 19, 2026

Please Note:

All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date.

As a Plumber-Pipefitter Apprentice in the Airports Authority's Trades Apprentice Employment Program, you will have the opportunity to gain the experience and training that can lead to becoming a licensed, journey level Plumber-Pipefitter.

This is a non-career, term job.

Serves in the Engineering and Maintenance Department at either Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Participates in a state-approved Airports Authority Trades Apprentice Employment Program to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to become a licensed, journey level Plumber-Pipefitter. Performs progressively complex and responsible plumbing-pipe fitting work as knowledge, skills and abilities in the trade increase. Training received is both on-the-job and in a classroom. Performs related functions.

• Learns to install pipes, plumbing and related equipment, from elementary to fully proficient levels of plumbing-pipe fitting, as consistent with the Trades Apprentice Employment Program.
• Learns to proficiently use manuals, technical guides, plumbing/operation diagrams and schematics, and hand and power tools, instruments and devices, used by the trade.
• Assists full performance (journey) level Plumber-Pipe fitters to assemble and transport tools and materials to job sites, and at the job site to complete the work to include handling of tools and cleaning up.
• Guided by a full performance (journey) level Plumber-Pipefitter, learns to install and repair pipes, pumps, and plumbing fixtures; to disassemble pumps and back-flow prev enters and replace parts; to use schematics; to install lines on sprinkler systems; and to perform preventive maintenance.
• Performs other tasks as assigned including storing and stocking materials and equipment; removing debris and painting pump rooms; shoring ditches for work site safety; using jackhammers and chisels to expose pipelines; checking pipes, joints, valve sizes, pumps and system pressures that move water and waste; and vacuums solid waste and sludge.
• Learns and uses knowledge of building, fire, Federal Aviation Administration, and other codes and regulations pertinent to the trade, in general and in an airport environment.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining work orders, trouble calls and preventive maintenance utilizing the Airports Authority's computerized work order system.
• Drives a pick-up truck or similar vehicle on the airport complex, landside and airside to work sites and to/from suppliers with tools, parts, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to learn bodies of knowledge and gain skills in the Plumbing-Pipe fitting trade consistent with the schedule for progression as an Apprentice in the Trades Apprentice Employment Program.
• Ability to drive a pick-up truck and learn to use similar vehicle (with tools, parts, etc.).
• Ability to work safely and knowledge of the safety rules, regulations, and procedures needed to do so.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Skill in using a computer, computerized work order and time and attendance system.
• Ability to successfully complete an Airports Authority' background investigation.

• A high school diploma or a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) at the time of hire.
• Completion of at least one trades course (such as Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Automotive Mechanics) in high school OR be…