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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 Helicopter
Technology In Aviation
Bell 407
Aircraft Safety
Predictive Maintenance
Aircraft Maintenance
Artificial Intelligence
Helicopter Industry
HUMS Technology
Technical Publications

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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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

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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Welcome to another episode of Vertical MRO Tech Talk presented by Bell.

In this episode of Bell Tech Talk, Vertical MRO's David Kreutzkamp is joined by Bell customer support engineers Eric Parent and Jason Estaphan for a deep dive into common Bell 5... more

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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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
Aviation maintenance leader focused on human factors and organizational improvement
Vertical MRO / Conference speaker
Episode: Episode 114: Human Factors, Mentorship and the Future of Maintenance | Anneke Tucker - Part I
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
Reinaldo Caceres
CEO of a company building software for aviation/MRO workflows
Episode: AI Won't Replace Maintainers—But It Will Change Their Jobs | Reinaldo Caceres - Part I - Ep: 107
Gabriel Leveille
Bell product support specialist with long tenure at Bell
Bell
Episode: Bell Tech Talk Episode #11 - Garmin G1000 Insights for Maintainers
Peter Van Dael
CEO of Navi-Gate Logistics (aerospace division)
Navi-Gate Logistics
Episode: Episode 104: Moving Aircraft Is Harder Than You Think | Don Lockie & Peter Van Dael

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

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#97
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#122
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#62
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#112
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#145
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AI Won't Replace Maintainers—But It Will Change Their Jobs | Reinaldo Caceres - Part I - Ep: 107
Q: How do you see AI affecting the workforce and job security?
AI will shift the workforce toward roles that design, oversee, and manage AI-enabled processes; it will not cause mass unemployment but will require upskilling and adaptation.
AI Won't Replace Maintainers—But It Will Change Their Jobs | Reinaldo Caceres - Part I - Ep: 107
Q: What excites you most about AI in this field?
AI accelerates tasks, enables multitasking, and can free up human brainpower for more complex work, while still requiring humans to guide and verify outcomes.
Episode 104: Moving Aircraft Is Harder Than You Think | Don Lockie & Peter Van Dael
Q: For an MRO shop shipping internationally for the first time, what is the top piece of advice you would give?
Don't wait until it is too late; start planning early, involve your logistics partner from the outset, and ensure you have on-site support and clear communication at crucial points of the shipment.
Episode 104: Moving Aircraft Is Harder Than You Think | Don Lockie & Peter Van Dael
Q: When you talk about logistics and the company that you own and run now, what percentage of the logistics operation involves aviation?
Navi-Gate Aviation Logistics is primarily helicopter-focused, with both Navi-Gate and Navi-Gate Aviation Logistics handling road, sea, and air transport, but the aviation division concentrates on helicopters and related parts and services.
Episode 99: Broward Sheriff’s Aviation Maintenance: Troubleshooting & Workforce - Blades of Valor Tour
Q: What role did technology play in modernizing maintenance practices?
Technology like GPMS and remote diagnostics changed how we monitor, predict, and plan maintenance, allowing us to catch issues early and reduce AOG situations while also presenting new challenges in data management and interface complexity.

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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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