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The Vertical MRO Podcast

Vertical HeliCASTS
Helicopter Maintenance
Aviation Industry
Helicopter Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul
Aviation
Mentorship
Public Safety Aviation
Helicopter Industry
Aviation Maintenance
MRO
Helicopter Expo
Fishing
K9 Torque
Aviation Safety
Aviation Technicians
Networking
Aircraft Maintenance
Technology In Aviation
Vietnam War
PTSD
Helicopter Repair

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, in partnership with Vertical Magazine.

In this episode of the Vertical MRO Podcast, host Jon Gray speaks with Adam Garcia, a helicopter maintenance professional whose career ... more

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Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Magazine.

In this episode, hosts Jon Gray and David Kreutzkamp sit down with MHM Publishing co-founder and co-publisher Linda Reyno, and Leslie F... more

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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 and co-host Leslie Ferry sit down with James Simmons, founder of Avolatus... more

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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 and co-host Leslie Ferry sit down with James Simmons, founder of Avolatus... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Garcia
Helicopter maintenance professional with nearly five decades of experience in military service and public safety aviation
San Antonio Police Department
Episode: Episode 67: Adam Garcia on 50 Years in Aviation, from the 160th to SAPD’s EAGLE Unit – Part I
James Simmons
Founder of Avalatus and seasoned aviation professional
Avalatus
Episode: Episode 64: Blackhawk Crew Chief to Industry Leader — James Simmons’ Journey in Helicopter MRO Part II
Milton Geltz
Managing Director of Metro Aviation with over 50 years of experience in the aviation industry.
Metro Aviation
Episode: Bonus Episode! Milton Geltz, Managing Director of Metro Aviation, on 50 Years of Aviation Excellence
Romain Trapp
Executive Vice President, Customer Support and Services at Airbus
Airbus
Episode: Episode 60: How Airbus Supports 12,000+ Helicopters – Romain Trapp on Innovation & Trust
Seth Hardage
Owner of Rotorcraft Repair and Manufacturing
Rotorcraft Repair and Manufacturing
Episode: Episode 59: Seth Hardage on Blade Safety, Dragon Skin, and the Future of Rotorcraft Maintenance
James Helkey
Director of Maintenance and Completions at Leonardo Helicopters
Leonardo Helicopters
Episode: Episode 56: Leonardo Helicopters: Insights from the Director of Maintenance, James Helkey Part II
Gilbert Gaudreault
407 product lead at Bell, responsible for relation between the program and the field of fleet
Bell
Episode: Vertical MRO Alerts: By Bell – Ep 5: Bell 407 Tailboom Attachment Bolt New Airworthiness Limitation
Joseph LaCaze
Co-founder of Helicopter Work Aids, passionate about aviation and tool innovation
Helicopter Work Aids
Episode: Episode 53: Gulf Skies to Game-Changing Tools: Joseph LaCaze of Helicopter Work Aids Part I
Jack Schonely
Host of the Hangar Z Podcast
Hangar Z Podcast
Episode: Episode 52: Inside Law Enforcement Helicopter Maintenance with Richard Weiser Part II

Hosts

Val Medved
Host and expert in helicopter maintenance and operations. Val brings extensive experience in MRO practices to the discussions, guiding conversations with both technical knowledge and personal insights.
Jon Gray
Co-host and industry expert, Jon provides valuable knowledge on MRO practices and aviation maintenance, drawing from his extensive background in the sector.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#101
United States/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#71
Canada/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#110
United Kingdom/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#80
France/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#133
Germany/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#188
Australia/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#7
Mexico/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#16
Russia/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#29
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Apple Podcasts
#37
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#38
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Apple Podcasts
#53
Spain/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#68
Austria/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#73
India/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#76
New Zealand/Leisure/Aviation
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#122
Switzerland/Leisure/Aviation
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#137
Mexico/Leisure

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Episode 64: Blackhawk Crew Chief to Industry Leader — James Simmons’ Journey in Helicopter MRO Part II
Q: Do you have any advice for maintainers who are getting out of the military and getting into civilian life?
Transitioning military maintainers should prioritize obtaining their AMPs and be adaptable to industry demands.
Episode 63: Blackhawk Crew Chief to Industry Leader — James Simmons’ Journey in Helicopter MRO Part I
Q: Can you describe an impactful mission during your service that shaped your view on aviation maintenance?
During a Blackhawk crash rescue mission, I realized the importance of maintenance and the impact it has on life-saving situations, leading to a deeper commitment to my craft.
Episode 63: Blackhawk Crew Chief to Industry Leader — James Simmons’ Journey in Helicopter MRO Part I
Q: How did your military background influence your approach to maintenance in the civilian aviation industry?
Transitioning from military to civilian aviation presented unique challenges which shaped my understanding of maintenance's role in supporting operational mission requirements.
Episode 56: Leonardo Helicopters: Insights from the Director of Maintenance, James Helkey Part II
Q: How do we as an industry do a better job of making sure those folks that are actively in the military know that these positions are potentially available for them after they're done with their military career?
We try to do that by joining programs like SkillBridge and reaching out to local military bases to inform young service members about opportunities available after their service.
Episode 59: Seth Hardage on Blade Safety, Dragon Skin, and the Future of Rotorcraft Maintenance
Q: What do you see as the most affected industry by corrosion and erosion?
Seth mentions that the agricultural and firefighting industries are impacted the most, along with military operations.

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1. Adam Garcia
2. James Simmons
3. Milton Geltz
4. Romain Trapp
5. Seth Hardage
6. James Helkey
7. Gilbert Gaudreault
8. Joseph LaCaze

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