For veteran job seekers

You've spent years mastering your trade. Let's make sure the civilian world knows it.

MTR works exclusively with veterans and transitioning service members to find technical and leadership roles that match their skills and long-term goals. Our service is 100% to veteran job seekers.

The hardest part isn't the work. It's the transition.

Leaving the military introduces a distinct challenge: military experience doesn't always align with standard civilian job descriptions. Because the terminology is so different, highly qualified veterans frequently get overlooked by traditional application systems. MTR exists to close that gap. We understand your background, know exactly how it maps to industrial roles, and connect you directly with the teams that need your expertise.

"We give you straight answers on compensation, advice on your job search, and sometimes the hard truth when your expectations don't align with the market."

Kory Freshwater, President · Military Technical Recruiting

MTR's service is 100% free to veteran job seekers.

We are paid by the hiring company when we make a successful placement. You never pay us a cent.

What to expect

We're with you the whole way.

From the first conversation to your first day on the job, here's what working with MTR actually looks like.

Skills Translation

We take your military background and map it to civilian job titles, industries, and compensation ranges. You'll know exactly what you qualify for ,and why, before you apply to a single job.

Resume Development

We help you build a resume that translates your military experience into standard civilian terms.

Interview Preparation

We prepare you for the interview before you walk in the door. We brief you on the company, the role, and the people you'll meet. You go in informed, not guessing.

Offer Negotiation

We give you straight answers on market compensation and negotiate for the highest possible offer. Our job is to align your skill set with maximum earning potential.

who we work with

Here's who MTR actively recruits for.

If your background falls in one of these categories, you're exactly who our clients are looking for.

Leadership

E-6 and above with supervisory experience across any rating or MOS
Civilian roles: Maintenance Manager · Field Service Manager · Production Supervisor · Plant Manager · Operations Manager · Quality Manager

Electronics & Electrical

FC (Fire Controlman) · EM (Electrician's Mate) · GSE (Gas Turbine Systems Electrician) · ET (Electronics Technician) · Army and Air Force equivalents
Civilian roles: Industrial Electrician · PLC / Automation · Electronic Technician · Instrumentation · High Voltage · Controls Technician

mechanical

MM (Machinist's Mate) · GSM (Gas Turbine Systems Mechanic) · EN (Engineman) · Army and Air Force equivalents
Civilian roles: Industrial Mechanic · Heavy Equipment Mechanic · Hydraulic Mechanic · Field Service Technician

multi-craft

FC (Fire Controlman) · Helicopter Mechanic · Crew Chief · Power Production
Civilian roles: highly valued by industrial clients who need flexible technical talent across electrical, mechanical, and structural work

Didn't see your mos?

These categories cover the MOS lineages we work with most, not every MOS we can place. If your background isn't listed, reach out anyway. Odds are we have placed someone with a similar story.

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getting started

Here's how it works.

01
Register and build your profile

Create a candidate profile on the MTR portal. Tell us about your background, your skills, your target location, and what you're looking for. The more we know, the better we can match you.

02
Talk to an MTR recruiter

We'll schedule a call to go deeper on your background and walk through the roles we're actively working. We're not screening you and we're not selling you anything. We just want to understand what you're after.

03
We go to work

Once we understand what you're looking for, we match you to active job orders, prep your resume, and start putting you in front of companies that are the right fit. You'll never be submitted anywhere without your consent.

Your next mission starts here.

You've spent years building skills the civilian world needs. We help you find where they fit.

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