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The Vertical MRO Podcast

Vertical HeliCASTS
Helicopter Maintenance
Mentorship
Aviation Maintenance
Vertical MRO Conference
Aviation
Aviation Safety
Aviation Industry
Leadership
Public Safety Aviation
Bell Aircraft
Bell 407
Bell Helicopter
Technology In Aviation
Aircraft Maintenance
Aircraft Safety
Predictive Maintenance
Artificial Intelligence
Helicopter Industry
HUMS Technology
Airbus

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 HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Plus.

In Part Two of the Vertical MRO Podcast's conversation with Ryan Hader of iAERO, hosts David Kreutzkamp and Howie Murray dig into the realities b... more

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

In Part One of this two-part conversation, Vertical MRO host David Kreutzkamp and co-host Howie Murray sit down with Ryan Hader, founder of iAERO... more

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The Vertical MRO Conference kicks off tomorrow in Kelowna, British Columbia, and we're getting the crew together for a quick look at what's ahead.

David Kreutzkamp is joined by Mike and Linda Reyno, Jon Gray, and Maddy Reyno to talk about what atten... more

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This special crossover episode of the Vertical MRO Podcast comes from our sister show, The Helicopter Podcast, bringing an operator-focused conversation directly to the maintenance community.

Recorded at VERTICON 2026, The Helicopter Podcast host Ha... more

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Ryan Hader
Aircraft modification and certification specialist at iAERO
iAERO
Episode: Episode 119: Turning Aircraft Problems Into Engineered Solutions | Ryan Hader - Part II
James Lawrence
Keynote speaker, notable endurance athlete (100 Ironmans in 100 days)
External keynote guest
Episode: Episode 117: What to Expect at the 2026 Vertical MRO Conference in Kelowna
Joe LaRue
Owner of Prairie Air
Prairie Air
Episode: Why Quality Maintenance Protects Aircraft Value | Joe LaRue - Episode 116
Eric Parent
Bell engineer, PSE expert with focus on track and balance, avionics and systems
Bell
Episode: Bell Tech Talk Ep #13: Bell 505 Maintenance - Live Mounts, Rotor Track & Balance and More
Jason Estaphan
Bell field service engineer, CSE team collaboration lead
Bell
Episode: Bell Tech Talk Ep #13: Bell 505 Maintenance - Live Mounts, Rotor Track & Balance and More
Anneke Tucker
Subject matter expert discussing human factors and maintenance culture
Episode: Episode 115: Human Factors, Mentorship and the Future of Maintenance | Anneke Tucker - Part II
Ronnie Ries
MRO professional involved in roundtable discussions
Episode: Episode 113: Wildfires, Black Hawks & Maintenance Safety | MRO Roundtable
Val Medved
MRO professional and panelist
Episode: Episode 113: Wildfires, Black Hawks & Maintenance Safety | MRO Roundtable
Jon Gray
Panelist contributing engineering and operations perspectives
Episode: Episode 113: Wildfires, Black Hawks & Maintenance Safety | MRO Roundtable

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Jon Gray
Host with extensive coverage of rotorcraft MRO, maintenance culture, and industry updates.

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#77
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#10
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#182
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#48
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#114
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#3
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#7
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#24
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#26
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#42
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#42
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#61
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#112
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#123
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#138
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Episode 118: Turning Aircraft Problems Into Engineered Solutions | Ryan Hader - Part I
Q: How does iAERO handle intellectual property when a customer brings an idea or asks the company to develop a solution?
When a customer brings a specific idea, the customer generally owns that intellectual property under an agreement. If a customer describes a desired outcome but iAERO develops the solution, iAERO may own the IP. The company also develops and promotes its own products and systems.
Episode 119: Turning Aircraft Problems Into Engineered Solutions | Ryan Hader - Part II
Q: What should an owner or maintainer check before bringing an aircraft with existing modifications into Canada?
They should review every modification and its approval before importing. Transport Canada may reject FAA field approvals or other modifications, requiring removals or new STCs, which can ground the aircraft for months.
Episode 119: Turning Aircraft Problems Into Engineered Solutions | Ryan Hader - Part II
Q: What should a maintainer understand about the ongoing maintenance for an aircraft with an EOIR system or another STC modification?
The STC package should include continued airworthiness instructions that specify scheduled maintenance, inspection limits, and inspection intervals. Maintainers should request the documentation if it is missing, especially when an aircraft changes ownership.
Episode 118: Turning Aircraft Problems Into Engineered Solutions | Ryan Hader - Part I
Q: What actually is an STC, and when would you need one?
An STC is a Supplemental Type Certificate for an aircraft modification. Whether a modification needs one depends on factors including installation method, flammability and other compliance issues such as visibility, control movement and radio interference. A design approval organization or representative can assess whether a minor modification is appropriate.
Episode 112: Mental Toughness for Aviation Maintenance | James Lawrence
Q: Can you give us a preview of your background and how you got into this line of work?
James shares a journey from wrestling in Canada to a transformational path that includes extreme endurance feats, entrepreneurship, and a shift toward mindset and leadership. He explains how his experiences created a foundation for mental toughness that he now translates into mentoring, coaching, and public speaking to inspire maintenance professionals to lead with calm, purpose, and resilience.

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What is The Vertical MRO Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A technically focused, practitioner-grade show that centers on helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul, with a strong emphasis on tribal knowledge, hands-on workflows, and the human side of MRO. Episodes span deep dives into avionics like Garmin G1000, rotorcraft track and balance, corrosion control in coastal environments, and cross-border logistics for parts and aircraft, interleaved with broader conversations about apprenticeship pipelines, workforce development, and safety culture. Notable strengths include access to high-signal engineers and maintenance leaders from Bell, Coast Guard, public safety fleets, and elite maintenance teams like the Flying Bulls, plus real-world stories that fuse technical detail with practical operation... more

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