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Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, where we explore the fascinating world of helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul. Our episodes feature MRO experts who share invaluable tribal knowledge and stories that are sure to inspire current and aspiring industry maintainers. 

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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 helicopters to her strategic decision to pursue engineering over flying. With no family background in a...
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 helicopters to her strategic decision to pursue engineering over flying. With no family bac...
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 mentorship in the field. Tristan shares his own journey and insights on the skills taught at SAIT, high...
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 the conference, explore the crucial role of the VMRO Podcast in fostering ongoing industry dialogues, a...
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 commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction in the helicopter industry.Explore critical topics such as post...
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 to self-sufficiency in the aviation sector. You'll learn about the company’s aircraft sales and leas...
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 Service Bulletins (ASBs), Operational Safety Notices (OSNs), Technical Bulletins (TBs), and Info...
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 water and the right mil-spec soap to prevent corrosion and damage. We’ll explore how env...
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 conversation dives into the unique challenges faced when working in remote areas, highlighting the ...
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 the customer experience.The discussion shines a light on the Bell Training Academ...
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 conversation dives into the unique challenges faced when working in remote areas, highlighting the ...
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 prestigious First Ranger Battalion.After his military service, Reid transitioned to the aviation industry, st...
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 work on the AC-130 gunship, highlighting the intricacies of troubleshooting complex systems.The conver...
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 into his work on the AC-130 gunship, highlighting the intricacies of troubleshooting complex systems.The...
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 career as a tech sales representative at Canadian Helicopters, Sean progressed through various notable...
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 importance of efficient data collection and analysis to support decision-making, improve maintenance practi...
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 importance of efficient data collection and analysis to support decision-making, improve maintenance practic...
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 years. Under Darryl’s leadership, ITS has grown from a parts distribution facility to a compre...
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