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The Vertical MRO Podcast

Vertical HeliCASTS
Helicopter Maintenance
Aviation Maintenance
Mentorship
Vertical MRO Conference
Aviation
Aviation Safety
Aviation Industry
Leadership
Bell Aircraft
Public Safety Aviation
Bell Helicopter
Technology In Aviation
Bell 407
Aircraft Safety
Predictive Maintenance
Aircraft Maintenance
Helicopter Industry
HUMS Technology
Technical Publications
MRO Community

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 another episode of Vertical MRO Tech Talk presented by Bell.

In this episode of Vertical MRO Tech Talk presented by Bell, host Jon Gray is joined by Greg Judd, along with Gabriel Leveille and Jason Estaphan, to discuss the Garmin G1000. T... more

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

For this episode, Jon Gray sits down with Don Lockie of Aviation Resources Group and Peter Van Dael, product manager at Navi-Gate, for a live con... more

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Welcome to Vertical MRO Alerts, presented by Bell!

In this Alert, Product Support Engineering (PSE) Manager Marc Dubé is joined by Gilbert Gaudreault, 407 PSE Lead, to discuss the release of Garmin G1000H NXi Software 24 and the associated service d... more

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

Recorded live during the 2025 Vertical MRO conference, this panel discussion explores what continues to attract people to the helicopter maintena... more

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Gabriel Leveille
Bell product support specialist with long tenure at Bell
Bell
Episode: Bell Tech Talk Episode #11 - Garmin G1000 Insights for Maintainers
Greg Judd
Bell expert/engineer featured on multiple episodes
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
Jerry Zsigo
Aircraft maintenance technician for Miami Dade Air Rescue
Miami Dade Fire Rescue
Episode: Episode 102: Maintaining Miami Dade Air Rescue - Corrosion & Humidity | Blades of Valor
Jack Shanley
Commander at a public safety aviation unit
Miami Dade Fire Rescue
Episode: Episode 102: Maintaining Miami Dade Air Rescue - Corrosion & Humidity | Blades of Valor
Anthony Hill
Maintenance leader from the Red Bull Flying Bulls
Red Bull Flying Bulls
Episode: Episode 101: Red Bull Gives You Wings. Maintainers Keep Them Flying | Flying Bulls - Part II
Werner Horvath
Senior maintenance/engineering leader from the Red Bull Flying Bulls
Red Bull Flying Bulls
Episode: Episode 101: Red Bull Gives You Wings. Maintainers Keep Them Flying | Flying Bulls - Part II
Thomas Edison
Director of Maintenance at Broward Sheriff's Office
Broward County Sheriff's Office
Episode: Episode 99: Broward Sheriff’s Aviation Maintenance: Troubleshooting & Workforce - Blades of Valor Tour
Don Lockie
Aviation Resources Group founder with deep experience in helicopter logistics
Aviation Resources Group (ARG)
Episode: Episode 98: Cross Border Shipping Panel Conversation at Kelowna MRO Conference

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Jon Gray
Host of The Vertical MRO Podcast with involvement in hangar-floor discussions and industry coverage

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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.
Episode 99: Broward Sheriff’s Aviation Maintenance: Troubleshooting & Workforce - Blades of Valor Tour
Q: How did your early interest in aviation shape your career path?
A combination of curiosity about how things work, hands-on high school lab work, and later college programs built a foundation that drew me into rotorcraft maintenance, where I found a passion for the systems that keep aircraft safe and reliable.
Episode 84: Solving Hangar Connectivity: Inside KonectaUSA’s MRO Tech Solutions
Q: What unique projects have you worked on that showcase your technology?
Dave spoke about an innovative project involving a single Iridium antenna on a manhole cover that communicates data from sensors in sewer systems, significantly reducing the number of antennas needed.

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The show repeatedly centers on rotorcraft maintenance, repair, and operations for public safety, military, and civilian fleets, with a strong emphasis on hands-on practices, safety culture, and leadership in hangar environments. Episodes routinely explore maintenance culture, cross-discipline collaboration between pilots and technicians, parts supply and logistics, and regulatory considerations across jurisdictions. A defining trait is the emphasis on tribal knowledge—how practitioners capture tacit learning, mentor newcomers, and improve processes in high-stakes settings—paired with practical, real-world anecdotes from maintenance floors, hangars, and flight lines. The podcast often features guests from OEMs, MROs, operators, and safety-fo... more

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