The Vertical MRO Podcast
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.
Episodes
Welcome to Vertical MRO Alerts, presented by Bell!
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In this episode, hosts Marc Dubé and Mike Vautour, technical experts on the Bell Product Support Engineering (PSE) Team, share insights into recently released Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) regarding the immediate stoppage of the use of the ballast weights within the aft movable...
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 worked as an aviation 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, 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 explores the unique intersection of ...
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 flight safety.
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 flight safety.
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 and maintainers, shedding ...
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 maintenance professi...
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 helicopter industry, highli...
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, discussing the influence of ...
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, discussing the influence of family, me...
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 development of autonomous ...
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 significance of understandi...
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 Antarctica. Be sure to...
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 Antarctica. Be sure to...
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 experiences, and t...
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 experiences, and ...
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 on the ThixO SYN Gre...
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 Manufacturing.
In t...
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 st...
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 s...
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