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...

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 into Dave's remarkable journey. Currently serving as the general manager and PRM at CTS Canada, a su...

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 remarkable journey. Currently serving as the general manager and PRM at CTS Canada, a subsidiary of Krat...

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 series, we dive deep into Scott's illustrious career and his transformative impact on the industry. Sco...

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 series, we dive deep into Scott's illustrious career and his transformative impact on the industry. Sco...

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 Secondary School in British Columbia, Canada, laying the groundwork for his future endeavors. Eager to...

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 the aerospace realm. With over 27 years of experience and now at the helm of JASCO Consulting ...

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 Helicopter Company. The 135th was a typical Vietnam-era Assault Helicopter Company with ...

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 Helicopter Company. The 135th was a typical Vietnam-era Assault Helicopter Company with ...