Tim Whistler Plumbing partners with the DoW SkillBridge program to give transitioning service members hands-on trade training in plumbing, HVAC, gas fitting, and electrical across the DC Metro area. No cost. No prerequisites. A direct path to full-time employment.
What Is SkillBridge?
The DoW SkillBridge program lets you spend your last 180 days of military service training with a civilian employer — while still receiving your full military pay and benefits. You learn a trade. We provide the training. And you walk into a career on your ETS date.
Work alongside licensed technicians on real service calls from day one. No classroom-only programs.
Perform well and you have a full-time job waiting. No gap between your ETS date and your first civilian paycheck.
No training fees, no equipment costs, no GI Bill usage. You keep your full military pay, BAH, and benefits.
Career Tracks
Every track includes structured mentorship, real job site experience, and a clear path to full-time employment. Choose the trade that fits your interests.
Starting $45K–$55K
Residential and commercial plumbing from pipe fitting to fixture installation. Work alongside master plumbers on real service calls.
Starting $45K–$55K
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. From diagnostics to installation — skills in demand year-round.
Starting $45K–$55K
Natural gas line installation, testing, and repair. High-demand, high-value skill set that pairs perfectly with plumbing or HVAC.
Starting $45K–$55K
Residential and light commercial electrical work. From panel upgrades to new construction wiring.
How It Works
Step 01
Contact us to express interest. We'll help identify the right track based on your timeline and goals.
Step 02
You'll need approval from your first field-grade commander (O-4+). We provide documentation to support your request.
Step 03
Report to one of our locations and begin hands-on training. You work on real jobs from day one while keeping your full military pay.
Step 04
Complete the program and transition into a full-time position. No gap. No guesswork. A career ready on your ETS date.
Why Tim Whistler?
We didn't build a SkillBridge program to check a box. We built it because we believe veterans thrive in the trades and we need great people on our team.
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No busy work. You ride along on service calls and get your hands dirty immediately.
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Plumbing, HVAC, gas fitting, and electrical. Choose one or explore multiple.
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Near Belvoir, Andrews, Meade, Quantico, Walter Reed, and the Pentagon.
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Perform well and you have a full-time job waiting. Plus our employer partner network.
Frequently asked questions
Any active-duty service member within 180 days of separation or retirement, with O-4+ commander approval. All branches welcome.
No. Zero prerequisites. Whether you were infantry, logistics, or admin — we train you from the ground up.
Yes. Full military pay, BAH, benefits, and leave accrual throughout the entire program.
None. No training fees, no equipment costs, no GI Bill required. Completely free to you.
The goal is a full-time job offer before your program ends. We hire directly and connect graduates with our partner network.
HQ in Silver Spring, MD. We serve the entire DC Metro area near Fort Belvoir, Andrews, Meade, Quantico, and the Pentagon.
Up to 180 days depending on your separation timeline. We can accommodate shorter timelines if needed.
Yes. TWP is a Trades Mosaic company. More subsidiaries, more trades, more locations across the East Coast.
Ready to get started?
Reach out today. No obligation, no pressure, no cost. Just a conversation about what comes next.
Tessera TWP LLC (d/b/a Tim Whistler Plumbing, Gas Fitting, HVAC, and Electrical) maintains a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of War as an authorized SkillBridge provider. Participation does not constitute DoW endorsement of Tessera TWP LLC or any of its products or services. All SkillBridge participation is voluntary, service member-initiated, and subject to command approval. This page is for informational purposes and is not a guarantee of employment.
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