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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.

The helicopter maintenance industry is facing a growing challenge: How do we attract, train, and retain the next generation of aircraft maintenan... more

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

From aging helicopter fleets and parts shortages to emerging drone technology and maintenance safety, there's no shortage of challenges and oppor... more

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

What happens when the helicopter maintenance community comes together? At the 2026 Vertical MRO Conference in Kelowna, British Columbia, the answ... more

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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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Recent Guests

Beth Christianos
Director of Maintenance at Leading Edge Aerospace
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Episode: Episode 122: The AME Pipeline Crisis: Red Seal & Workforce Solutions | Kelowna Conference
Trevor Mitchell
President and CEO of the Helicopter Association of Canada
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Episode: Episode 122: The AME Pipeline Crisis: Red Seal & Workforce Solutions | Kelowna Conference
Jeff Denomme
Representative of Alpine Aerotech and Alpine Helicopters
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Episode: Episode 122: The AME Pipeline Crisis: Red Seal & Workforce Solutions | Kelowna Conference
Gerry Egan
Associate Dean of BCIT's Aerospace Campus
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Episode: Episode 122: The AME Pipeline Crisis: Red Seal & Workforce Solutions | Kelowna Conference
Jamie Johnson
Regional Executive Director for Transport Canada Western Leisure
Transport Canada
Episode: Episode 122: The AME Pipeline Crisis: Red Seal & Workforce Solutions | Kelowna Conference
Scott Hayward
Director of Maintenance at Alpine Helicopters
Alpine Helicopters
Episode: Episode 122: The AME Pipeline Crisis: Red Seal & Workforce Solutions | Kelowna Conference
Mark Wiskemann
Wisk Air representative discussing helicopter operations and maintenance
Wisk Air
Episode: Episode 120: From the Hangar Floor: Vertical MRO Kelowna Highlights
Michael Rodyniuk
Wisk Air representative discussing helicopter operations and maintenance
Wisk Air
Episode: Episode 120: From the Hangar Floor: Vertical MRO Kelowna Highlights
Chris LaPointe
Executive Director of the KF Centre for Excellence
KF Centre for Excellence
Episode: Episode 120: From the Hangar Floor: Vertical MRO Kelowna Highlights

Host

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

Chart Rankings

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#157
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#68
Canada/Leisure/Aviation
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#69
United Kingdom/Leisure/Aviation
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#85
Germany/Leisure/Aviation
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#95
France/Leisure/Aviation
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#99
Italy/Leisure/Aviation
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#119
Australia/Leisure/Aviation
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#3
Colombia/Leisure/Aviation
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#14
Poland/Leisure/Aviation
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#27
South Korea/Leisure/Aviation
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#36
Netherlands/Leisure/Aviation
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#41
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#44
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#46
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#51
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#75
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#83
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Episode 122: The AME Pipeline Crisis: Red Seal & Workforce Solutions | Kelowna Conference
Q: What is the barrier to opening up school programs to have more students in the classrooms?
Gerry Egan says provincial funding covers roughly two-thirds of the cost of the program, while tuition covers about one-third. More seats and intakes therefore require additional provincial or federal funding, and he encourages industry members to advocate for it.
Episode 122: The AME Pipeline Crisis: Red Seal & Workforce Solutions | Kelowna Conference
Q: Should the industry move toward a Red Seal-style apprenticeship model where students earn money while they train?
Panelists discuss the potential for apprenticeships to reduce the financial burden and build practical experience. BCIT is developing an earn-as-you-learn program with two months of classroom instruction and ten months working for an employer each year. They also note that employers would need to share responsibility for recruiting and training apprentices.
Episode 120: From the Hangar Floor: Vertical MRO Kelowna Highlights
Q: What would you guys say to your previous high school selves about getting into the business? What is it that sets this apart from all the other possibilities?
A student describes the many possible paths within aviation maintenance, including parts, sheet metal, component shops and starting a business. Dale Hambrook emphasizes growing interest among young people and the need for repeatable apprenticeship training and workplace mentorship.
Episode 120: From the Hangar Floor: Vertical MRO Kelowna Highlights
Q: Would you mind outlining the three main contributing points that you were able to touch on in terms of how they stack together and how individually they are such a key element of fatigue?
Meredith Hedwall identifies sleep debt, being awake at the wrong time of day and working long days as the three contributors. Their effects can compound, especially when maintainers work overnight and have limited time to recover.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vertical MRO Podcast

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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