Pipefitter Apprentice

Overview

Job Title: Pipefitter Apprentice – 3rd year                                        

Location: Arnold AFB TN

Function/Branch: O & M

Directorate: Engineering and Tech Support

Position Type: Regular Full-Time          

Pay Type: Wage             

Grade: 3rd Year Apprentice

Starting Hourly Rate: $26.51

 

Job Posting closes on July 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST

 

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Pipefitter Apprentice (3rd year) supporting TOS II, at Arnold AFB Tennessee. The selected candidate will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for supporting the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

 

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be working to assist our current Pipefitters by performing routine manual and mechanical work in the testing, operating, and plant areas of an engineering test facility. Maintains and assists with installation of piping systems and other pipefitting work. 

 

Job Duties:

• Acquire job skills and learn BNH policies and procedures to complete a variety of tasks
• Progression and Completion of Pipefitter Apprenticeship Program Syllabus as defined by the PF Union Apprenticeship Program
• Read and understand work instructions
• Learn layout, fabricate, assemble, and install complex piping systems that transport high-pressure liquids, chemicals, gases, and air
• Working under the supervision of journeyman, apprentices gain on-the-job training by measuring materials, cutting and threading pipes, and testing systems for leaks
• Review technical drawings, schematics, and project specifications to determine exact pipe dimensions and routing
• Cut, thread, bend, and weld materials (like carbon steel or copper) using saws, threading machines and welding equipment
• Join pipes using threaded, soldered, or welded joints and secure them to walls or structures using brackets and clamps
• Conduct pressure tests to identify leaks and assist with troubleshooting or repairing failing systems
• Maintain a clean work area and strictly adhere to OSHA, EPA, and site-specific safety regulations, especially when working at heights or in confined spaces
• Maintains and assists with installation of piping systems
• Helps with routing maintenance and servicing as required to place and keep test facility plant equipment in operation
• Usa a variety of hand tools and operate less complex machine tools, measuring and testing equipment
• Inspect own work and that of others as applicable
• Participate as an active, engaged work team member
• Clean and maintain a safety conscious work environment
• It is a condition of employment to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy
• Perform other duties as required

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3rd Year Apprenticeship
• Completion of comprehensive vocational education/training including courses in basic math, algebra, geometry, and physics
• Pre-employment Welding Test: Must be able to successfully complete and maintain Welder Performance Qualification tests in accordance with ASME Section IX. 2-3/4” diameter x 5/8” thick carbon steel pipe. 1/8” GTAW (ER70S-2) open butt root, remainder SMAW (E7018). Position 6G.
• All test coupons will be evaluated by radiography in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and the AEDC local area network
• Regular attendance is essential to the efficient operation of BNH and is a necessary condition of employment
• Must be able to work overtime as required
• Must be willing to work any shift
• Current U. S. Citizenship required

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Vacation and sick leave along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering and Development Complex.

 

We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC’s rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC’s Towards New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC’s capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today. Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.

 

Join our Team!

 

U.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

 

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work at the Tennessee location.

 

$26.51 per hour Arnold Air Force, TN. 

 

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.