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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

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

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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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Episode 47: Vertical MRO Conference: Influential...

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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...

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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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Episode 46: Aircraft Maintenance Challenges in...

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

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

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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’...

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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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51:21

Vertical MRO Tech Talk By Bell - Episode 4 - The...

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2025/03/31

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 light on recent enhancements designed to improve accessibility an...

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Episode 41: Inside the 2025 Vertical MRO Conferences...

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2025/03/21

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 professionals, highlighting their focus on education, networking, and hands-on trainin...

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Episode 40: Quality Assurance and Mentorship in...

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2025/03/14

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, highlighting the challenges and rewards of transitioning from a mechanic to a qualit...

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Episode 39: Aviation Operations & MRO Challenges with...

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2025/03/07

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 family, mentorship, and hands-on experience. They explore critical topics such...

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55:27

Episode 38: Aviation Operations & MRO Challenges with...

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2025/02/28

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, mentorship, and hands-on experience. They explore critical topics such ...

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Episode 37: Engineering the Future of Aerial...

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2025/02/21

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 firefighting helicopters. Join us as we explore the cutting-edge technology ...

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71:38

Vertical MRO Tech Talk by Bell – Episode 3 – The...

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2025/02/14

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 understanding harmonics and resonance conditions, alongside practical tips for adjus...

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51:24

Episode 36: Arctic Operations Uncovered: A...

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2025/02/05

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 check out the February-March 2025 Aerial Work issue of Vertical Magazine to r...

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52:08

Episode 35: Arctic Operations Uncovered: A...

The Vertical MRO Podcast ·

2025/01/31

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 check out the February-March 2025 Aerial Work issue of Vertical Magazine to read ...

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54:47

Episode 34: Lessons from 53 years with veteran...

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2025/01/24

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 the legal challenges that shape the industry today.Listen in as they highlight the need ...

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