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The Vertical MRO Podcast

Vertical HeliCASTS

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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All Episodes

48:19

Episode 56: Leonardo Helicopters: Insights from the...

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2025/07/14

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 James Helkey, director of maintenance and completions at Leonardo Helicopters. James is a highly experienced aviation professional with a strong background in aircraft maintenance, leadership, and organizational development. He holds an airframe and powerplant certificate and a business degree specializing in organizational d...

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8:41

Vertical MRO Alerts: By Bell – Ep 5: Bell 407...

The Vertical MRO Podcast ·

2025/07/11

Welcome to Vertical MRO Alerts, presented by Bell! Bell 407 Tailboom Attachment Bolt New Airworthiness Limitation – Introduction Of. In this episode, hosts Marc Dubé and Gilbert Gaudreault, technical experts on the Bell Product Support Engineering (PSE) Team, once again join together to share some further insights into recently a released Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) regarding the inspection of the attachment hardware and fittings for the tailboom junction which impacts the Bell 407 model. ...

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46:03

Episode 55: Leonardo Helicopters: Insights from the...

The Vertical MRO Podcast ·

2025/07/07

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 James Helkey, director of maintenance and completions at Leonardo Helicopters. James is a highly experienced aviation professional with a strong background in aircraft maintenance, leadership, and organizational development. He holds an airframe and powerplant certificate and a business degree specializing in organizational d...

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63:45

Episode 54: Gulf Skies to Game-Changing Tools: Joseph...

The Vertical MRO Podcast ·

2025/06/23

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, co-host Faith Ortega, and guest Joseph LaCaze of Helicopter Work Aids take listeners on a journey through legacy, innovation, and the personal side of helicopter maintenance. Joe shares how a childhood surrounded by aviation shaped his passion for the industry—and how that passion evolved into a career rooted in bo...

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62:06

Episode 53: Gulf Skies to Game-Changing Tools: Joseph...

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2025/06/16

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, co-host Faith Ortega, and guest Joseph LaCaze take listeners on a journey through legacy, innovation, and the personal side of helicopter maintenance. Joe shares how a childhood surrounded by aviation shaped his passion for the industry—and how that passion evolved into a career rooted in both technical expertise a...

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34:05

Bonus Episode! What’s Ahead at the MRO Conference –...

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2025/06/11

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 Jon Gray sits down with two industry experts who will be presenting at the upcoming Vertical MRO Conference. Chris Matt, with over 36 years of experience at PHI, shares insights into his course on corrosion, highlighting its critical impact on rotorcraft maintenance. Francois Magnan, a veteran in the rotorcraft community sin...

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47:26

Episode 52: Inside Law Enforcement Helicopter...

The Vertical MRO Podcast ·

2025/06/09

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 Jack Schonely, hosts of the Hangar Z Podcast, sit down with Richard Weiser from the Glendale Burbank Police Air Support Unit. Weiser is a highly skilled helicopter maintenance professional with over 25 years of experience in maintaining and supporting helicopter operations. With more than 18 years dedicated to law enforcement aviation, W...

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51:18

Episode 51: Inside Law Enforcement Helicopter...

The Vertical MRO Podcast ·

2025/06/02

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 Jack Schonely, hosts of the Hangar Z Podcast, sit down with Richard Weiser from the Glendale Burbank Police Air Support Unit. Weiser is a highly skilled helicopter maintenance professional with over 25 years of experience in maintaining and supporting helicopter operations. With more than 18 years dedicated to law enforcement aviation, W...

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64:45

Episode 50: A Year of Hangar Talk, Highlights &...

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2025/05/30

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Magazine. In this special edition of the Vertical MRO Podcast, Jon Gray welcomes back Val Medved for a long-overdue catch-up on career changes, podcast reflections, and what’s next for VMRO. Val shares how a promotion to director of sales and marketing at Essential Turbines has kept him busy, but his passion for the podcast—and the maintenance community it celebrates—has never wavered. Tog...

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58:31

Vertical MRO Tech Talk by Bell – Episode 5: Customer...

The Vertical MRO Podcast ·

2025/05/27

Welcome to another episode of Vertical MRO Tech Talk presented by Bell. In this episode, host Jon Gray sits down with Mike Loeffler and Kurt Nielsen of Bell to explore the intersection of customer satisfaction, leadership, and the ongoing challenges in aerospace supply chains. Together, they unpack how Bell’s customer-first culture has helped the company navigate a rapidly evolving global landscape shaped by geopolitical shifts and economic uncertainty. The conversation delves into the pers...

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68:09

Episode 49: Maintaining the mission - Faith Ortega...

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2025/05/23

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine. In part two of this special collaborative episode of the Vertical MRO Podcast, we continue our conversation with the Valor Flight Crew Podcast team to bring you a unique perspective from the front lines of helicopter air ambulance operations. This episode features Vertical MRO co-host and experienced maintainer Faith Ortega, who shares her journey working in general aviation ...

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64:58

Episode 48: Maintaining the mission - Faith Ortega...

The Vertical MRO Podcast ·

2025/05/16

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine. In this special collaborative episode of the Vertical MRO Podcast, we team up with our colleagues at the Valor Flight Crew Podcast to bring you a unique perspective from the front lines of helicopter air ambulance operations. This episode features Vertical MRO co-host and experienced maintainer Faith Ortega, who shares her journey working in general aviation and now supportin...

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36:08

Episode 47: Vertical MRO Conference: Influential...

The Vertical MRO Podcast ·

2025/05/09

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 Jon Gray discusses the significance of the upcoming Vertical MRO conferences. Joined by industry leaders and supporters of the Vertical MRO Conference, the conversation covers the importance of networking, education, leadership, and the challenges of recruitment and retention in the aviation sector. The panelists share their i...

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13:53

Vertical MRO Alerts: By Bell - Episode 4: Bell 407...

The Vertical MRO Podcast ·

2025/05/06

Welcome to Vertical MRO Alerts, presented by Bell! 407-24-134 Tailboom Attachment Hardware and Fittings, Inspection Of In this episode, hosts Marc Dubé and Gilbert Gaudreault, technical experts on the Bell Product Support Engineering (PSE) Team, share insights into recently released Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) regarding the inspection of the attachment hardware and fittings for the tailboom junction which impacts the Bell 407 model. We want to hear from you! - techtalk@bellflight.com Need...

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45:27

Episode 46: Aircraft Maintenance Challenges in...

The Vertical MRO Podcast ·

2025/05/02

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 maintenance technician. The discussion delves into the challenges of maintaining air...

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12:31

Vertical MRO Alerts: By Bell - Episode 3: Immediate...

The Vertical MRO Podcast ·

2025/04/29

Welcome to Vertical MRO Alerts, presented by Bell! 505-25-44 Aft Movable Ballast Box Assembly SLS-706-201-007 Ballast Weights, Cease Use Of 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 ballast box which impacts the Bell 505 model. We want to hear from you! - te...

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52:31

Episode 45: Aircraft Maintenance Challenges in...

The Vertical MRO Podcast ·

2025/04/25

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 maintenance technician. The discussion delves into the challenges of maintaining a...

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90:13

Episode 44: Hoist Ops & Ice Fishing Tales with Jason...

The Vertical MRO Podcast ·

2025/04/18

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 cold-weather recreation and helicopter hoist maintenance. Val and Jas...

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56:12

Episode 43 - HUMS Technology: Insights from GPMS’...

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2025/04/11

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. This conversation was recorded shortly after Verticon, kicking off with a discu...

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56:09

Episode 42 - HUMS Technology: Insights from GPMS’...

The Vertical MRO Podcast ·

2025/04/04

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. This conversation was recorded shortly after Verticon, kicking off with a discus...

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