The Vertical MRO Podcast

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine . In this two-part series, Jon Gray and Ronnie Ries sit down with Nelson Reithmaier, chief of maintenance for Pasco County Mosquito Control . During the conversation, they explore Nelson's extensive background in aviation, particularly his time in the Coast Guard , where he wor...

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine . In this episode of the Vertical MRO Podcast, host Val Medved is joined by Jason Quinn of the Real ResQ Podcast for a conversation that blends outdoor adventure with critical aviation insight in “Quinny on Ice.” Recorded amidst the chill of an ice-fishing trip, this episode explore...

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine . In this two-part series, Jon Gray sits down with experts in the health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) segments. These experts are Josh Kethan and Ronnie Ries from GPMS. We will explore how HUMS technology is revolutionizing the maintenance industry and is improving helicopter...

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine . In this two-part series, Jon Gray sits down with experts in the health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) segments. These experts are Josh Kethan and Ronnie Ries from GPMS. We will explore how HUMS technology is revolutionizing the maintenance industry and is improving helicopter...

Welcome to another episode of Vertical MRO Tech Talk presented by Bell .  In this episode, hosts Val Medved, Greg, and Skip, dive into the evolution of technical publications (tech pubs) at Bell, highlighting how the shift from traditional PDF manuals to the interactive S1000D format is transforming maintenance efficiency. Skip shares his insights on the critical role tech pubs play for operators...

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine . In this episode of the Vertical MRO Podcast, hosts Val Medved and Jon Gray sit down with Leslie Ferry to discuss the upcoming Vertical MRO conferences in Kelowna, British Columbia, and Dallas, Texas. Leslie shares insight into the significance of these conferences for helicopter m...

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine . In this episode of the Vertical MRO Podcast, hosts Val Medved and Scott Hayward sit down with Paul Sliskovic, a seasoned aviation professional with over 25 years of experience, now serving as quality assurance manager at Wildcat Helicopters. Paul shares his journey in the helicopt...

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine . In Part 2 of this two-part series, hosts Val Medved and Jon Gray sit down with Peter Yegen and Jed Wagner from Billings Flying Service for a deep dive into the complexities of aviation operations and maintenance. Peter and Jed share their personal journeys into aviation, discussin...

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine . In Part 1 of this two-part series, hosts Val Medved and Jon Gray sit down with Peter Yegen and Jed Wagner from Billings Flying Service for a deep dive into the complexities of aviation operations and maintenance. Peter and Jed share their personal journeys into aviation, discussin...

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine . In this episode, hosts Val Medved and Scott Hayward are joined by Ephraim Nowak, an esteemed engineer specializing in unmanned aircraft, with a focus on innovative applications in firefighting. Ephraim discusses his journey from working with small drones to pioneering the developm...

Welcome to another episode of Vertical MRO Tech Talk presented by Bell .   In today's episode, hosts Val, Greg, and Martin, dive deep into the intricate world of track and balance in helicopters. They begin by unpacking the fundamental principles of helicopter dynamics, explaining the importance of one-per-rev, two-per-rev, and four-per-rev vibrations.  The discussion emphasizes the significa...

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine . In this two-part series, Val Medved is away visiting Australia so Jon Gray, and Faith Ortega step in to host a conversation with Rob Estey from Pathfinder Aviation . This podcast episode accompanies an article featured in Vertical Magazine that explores helicopter operations in An...

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine . In this two-part series, Val Medved is away visiting Australia so Jon Gray, and Faith Ortega step in to host a conversation with Rob Estey from Pathfinder Aviation . This podcast episode accompanies an article featured in Vertical Magazine that explores helicopter operations in An...

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine . In this two-part series, hosts Val Medved and Jon Gray are joined by Mike Broderick, a seasoned aviation mechanic with an impressive 53 years of experience in the field. Together, they explore Mike's remarkable journey in aviation, reminiscing about his early days, memorable...

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine . In this two-part series, hosts Val Medved and Jon Gray are joined by Mike Broderick, a seasoned aviation mechanic with an impressive 53 years of experience in the field.  Together, they explore Mike's remarkable journey in aviation, reminiscing about his early days, memorable...

Welcome to Vertical MRO Alerts , presented by Bell ! In this episode, hosts Marc Dubé and Mike Vautour, technical experts on the Bell Product Support Engineering (PSE) Team, share insights into recently released Service Directives regarding the obsolescence of ThixO SYN Grease, which impacts various Bell 206, 407, and 505 models. These seasoned professionals provide additional background context o...

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine . In this episode, Val Medved welcomes Scott Hayward to the pod as a co-host. Val and Scott interview two incredible guests: Seth Hardage and Chris Prain. Together, we’ll explore the revolutionary Dragon Skin Xtreme (DSX) coating developed by Seth’s company, Rotorcraft Repair and Ma...

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine . In this inspiring two-part series, hosts Val Medved and Jon Gray sit down with Beth Christianos, founder and director of maintenance at Leading Edge Aerospace . During the conversation, Beth shares her unique journey into the aviation industry, from her initial fascination with he...

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine . In this inspiring two-part series, hosts Val Medved and Jon Gray sit down with Beth Christianos, founder and director of maintenance at Leading Edge Aerospace .  During the conversation, Beth shares her unique journey into the aviation industry, from her initial fascination with h...

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS ! In this episode of the Vertical MRO Podcast, host Val Medved sits down with Tristan Beddoe from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) to delve into the aviation maintenance engineering (AME) profession. They discuss the various career paths within helicopter maintenance and the vital role of training and men...

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS ! In this episode, Jon Gray takes the helm in Val’s absence to discuss the newly announced Vertical Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) conference with an esteemed panel of guests: Linda Reyno, Mike Reyno, Leslie Ferry, and Madison Reyno. Join us as the speakers share their vision for creating a vibrant atmosphere at th...

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS ! In this episode, join host Val Medved as he engages with industry experts Van Wilson, director of customer solutions at Bell; and Brad Fandrich, president of Valley Helicopters. Together, they dive into the latest insights from Vertical magazine's Helicopter and Engine Manufacturers Survey, showcasing Bell's com...

Welcome to The Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical Helicasts ! In today’s episode, host Val sits down with Keir Brown from Salus Aviation, diving deep into the company’s rich history and innovative services that are making waves in the market. Join us as Keir shares his personal journey in aviation and offers a unique perspective on the evolution of Salus Aviation and its commitment...

Welcome to Vertical MRO Alerts, presented by Bell! In this inaugural episode, hosts Marc Dubé and Gabriel Leveille, both seasoned professionals with extensive experience in aircraft maintenance, introduce this new podcast series dedicated to keeping Bell aircraft maintainers and owners informed about important service directives.  The team dives into what service directives are, including Alert Se...

Welcome to another episode of Vertical MRO Tech Talk presented by Bell .     In today’s episode, we dive deep into a critical yet often overlooked aspect of aircraft care: proper washing techniques. We know that keeping helicopters and aircraft in peak condition goes far beyond routine checks; it starts with how we wash and maintain them. Join us as we discuss the importance of using deionized wat...