The Vertical MRO Podcast

Welcome to The Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical Helicasts ! In this two-part series of Vertical MRO, host Val Medved and co-host Jon Gray sit down with Drew Califf, a customer service engineer at Bell. Join them as they explore Drew's remarkable aviation journey. This series emphasizes the critical elements of education, teamwork, and communication in the industry.    The con...

Welcome to the first-ever Vertical MRO Tech Talk presented by Bell .       In this debut episode, Val Medved and Bell hosts Greg Judd and Marc Dubé dive deep into the vital roles of Bell Customer Service Engineers (CSEs) and Product Support Engineers (PSEs) in ensuring customers receive exceptional support. Together, these dedicated professionals form a robust partnership that directly enhances th...

Welcome to The Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical Helicasts ! In this two-part series of Vertical MRO, host Val Medved and co-host Jon Gray sit down with Drew Califf, a customer service engineer at Bell. Join them as they explore Drew's remarkable aviation journey. This series emphasizes the critical elements of education, teamwork, and communication in the industry.    The con...

Welcome to The Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical Helicasts ! Join us in this inspiring episode of the Vertical MRO Podcast as we sit down with Reid Selover, a former Army Ranger turned general manager at Essential Turbines. Reed takes us through his remarkable journey from growing up in Modesto, California, to enlisting in the Army at the age of 17, where he served in the prestigio...

Welcome to The Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical Helicasts ! In this engaging episode of the Vertical MRO Podcast, hosts Val and Jon sit down with Krumlauf, an experienced airframe and power plant mechanic, to delve into his fascinating journey in the aviation industry. Justin shares insights from his transition from fixed-wing aircraft to rotorcraft and offers a glimpse into his w...

Welcome to The Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical Helicasts ! In this engaging episode of the Vertical MRO Podcast, hosts Val and Jon sit down with Justin Krumlauf, an experienced airframe and power plant mechanic, to delve into his fascinating journey in the aviation industry. Justin shares insights from his transition from fixed-wing aircraft to rotorcraft and offers a glimpse int...

Welcome to The Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical Helicasts ! In this exciting episode, host Val Medved welcomes Sean Sinclair, the independent business owner of Maximus Air Limited, based in Acme, Washington. With over three decades of experience in the aviation sector, Sean has developed a wealth of knowledge in providing economical parts for Bell and Airbus fleets. Starting his c...

Welcome to The Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical Helicasts ! In this episode of the Vertical MRO Podcast, we dive deep into the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in helicopter maintenance. Our expert panel discusses the current applications of AI, highlighting its impact on predictive maintenance, supply chain logistics, and procurement. They emphasize the importa...

Welcome to The Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical Helicasts ! In this episode of the Vertical MRO Podcast, we dive deep into the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in helicopter maintenance. Our expert panel discusses the current applications of AI, highlighting its impact on predictive maintenance, supply chain logistics, and procurement. They emphasize the importa...

Welcome to The Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical Helicasts ! "Episode description goes here" This is Vertical MRO. Special thanks to our sponsors, Salus Aviation and Vertical Aviation International .

Welcome to The Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical Helicasts ! "Episode description goes here" This is Vertical MRO. Special thanks to our sponsors, SAFE Structure Designs and Rotorcraft Repair & Manufacturing .

Welcome to The Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical Helicasts ! In today’s episode, we welcome Darryl Christensen to the show. Darryl is a licensed airframe and powerplant mechanic with over 37 years of experience, specializing in turbine engine inspections and major repairs.  He is also founder and owner of Intermountain Turbine Services Inc., a company he has successfully led for 31...

Welcome to The Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical Helicasts ! In this second part of a two-part series, we are thrilled to feature an extraordinary guest: Dave Wark. Dave is not only a hot rod enthusiast and an avid lover of Bull Terrier pups, but also a seasoned leader in the aerospace industry, with over three decades of experience. In this special two-part interview, we dive deep...

Welcome to The Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical Helicasts ! In this two-part series, we are thrilled to feature an extraordinary guest: Dave Wark. Dave is not only a hot rod enthusiast and an avid lover of Bull Terrier pups, but also a seasoned leader in the aerospace industry, with over three decades of experience. In this special two-part interview, we dive deep into Dave's...

Welcome to The Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical Helicasts ! The Vertical MRO Podcast, where we soar into the world of helicopter maintenance, leadership, and innovation. In this episode, host Val Medved, and co-host Jon Gray from the Hangar Z Podcast, are honored to introduce a powerhouse in helicopter maintenance and aviation management, Scott Hayward. In this special two-part se...

Welcome to The Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical Helicasts ! The Vertical MRO Podcast, where we soar into the world of helicopter maintenance, leadership, and innovation. In this episode, host Val Medved, and co-host Jon Gray from the Hangar Z Podcast, are honored to introduce a powerhouse in helicopter maintenance and aviation management, Scott Hayward. In this special two-part se...

Welcome to The Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical Helicasts ! The Vertical MRO podcast spotlights remarkable individuals in aviation. Today, we delve into the journey of Kevin Shead, whose passion for flight has taken him soaring through the skies and mastering the intricacies of aircraft maintenance.   Kevin's odyssey began in 2000, when he graduated from Abbotsford Christian...

Welcome to The Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical Helicasts ! Welcome to the Vertical MRO podcast, where we unveil the mysteries of maintenance, repair and overhaul, and explore the cutting-edge innovations that drive the helicopter industry forward.  Host Val Medved is honored to have a true industry luminary join the show for a feature interview.  Meet Anthony Saenz, a titan in th...

Welcome to The Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS !   In this two-part series, Hangar Z Podcast hosts Jack Schonely and Jon Gray take over the Vertical MRO Podcast to sit down with Kris Stone, owner and handler of K9 Torque and the Huey Vets crew from EMU Inc.   EMU Inc. derives its name from the radio call sign of a unique unit in Army aviation history, the 135th Assault H...

Welcome to The Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS !   In this two-part series, Hangar Z Podcast hosts Jack Schonely and Jon Gray take over the Vertical MRO Podcast to sit down with Kris Stone, owner and handler of K9 Torque and the Huey Vets crew from EMU Inc.   EMU Inc. derives its name from the radio call sign of a unique unit in Army aviation history, the 135th Assault H...

Welcome to The Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical Helicasts !   In this two-part series Val Medved and co-host Jon Gray have a thrilling two-part conversation with Marc Foreman, a helicopter technician A&P and IA from the Oklahoma City Police Department aviation unit. Get ready for an exhilarating mix of topics as they delve into tornadoes, aviation advancements, and public safe...

Welcome to The Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical Helicasts ! In this two-part series Val Medved and co-host Jon Gray have a thrilling two-part conversation with Marc Foreman, a helicopter technician A&P and IA from the Oklahoma City Police Department aviation unit. Get ready for an exhilarating mix of topics as they delve into tornadoes, aviation advancements, and public safety...

Welcome to The Vertical MRO Podcast , brought to you by Vertical Helicasts ! In this episode, Val Medved and Jon Gray get an opportunity to sit down with Maury Wood.  In 1992, a move to St. Albert marked the start of new adventures for Wood and his family. From there, it was a whirlwind of after-school work at Avialta Helicopters under the wings of experienced engineers.   Summers were spent in Ye...

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS . In this two-part interview, we're extremely excited to introduce Faith Ortega, a prominent figure in the maintenance technician community known to many through her social media platform, How to Helicopter . Ortega's journey into aviation maintenance began at Southern Illinois University, renowned for its outstand...

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS . In this two-part interview, we're extremely excited to introduce Faith Ortega, a prominent figure in the maintenance technician community known to many through her social media platform, How to Helicopter . Ortega's journey into aviation maintenance began at Southern Illinois University, renowned for its outstand...