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The Vertical MRO Podcast

Vertical HeliCASTS

98 episodes

1 day ago

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 sits down with aviation veteran Terrence Eissfeldt, whose four-decade career spans from Okanagan Helicopters to founding Boundary Aviation Solutions his own consulting business. Terrence shares stories from his early days in the industry, his family’s deep aviation roots, and the pivotal moments that shaped his path fr...

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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 sits down with aviation veteran Terrence Eissfeldt, whose four-decade career spans from Okanagan Helicopters to founding Boundary Aviation Solutions his own consulting business. Terrence shares stories from his early days in the industry, his family’s deep aviation roots, and the pivotal moments that shaped his path fr...

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Episodes (20/98)

The Vertical MRO Podcast

Episode 81: From Wrenches to Wisdom — Terrence Eissfeldt on Mentorship & Modern Maintenance - Part I

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 sits down with aviation veteran Terrence Eissfeldt, whose four-decade career spans from Okanagan Helicopters to founding Boundary Aviation Solutions his own consulting business. Terrence shares stories from his early days in the industry, his family’s deep aviation roots, and the pivotal moments that shaped his path fr...

1 day ago

43 minutes

The Vertical MRO Podcast

Episode 80: MRO Podcast 2025 Wrap Up—Community, Leadership, and What’s Next

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Magazine. In this episode of Vertical MRO Podcast, hosts Ronie, Scott, Terrence and Jon, along with producer and host David, reflect on the past year. We have an opportunity to discuss highlights, and the growth of the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) community developed through the podcast and the Vertical MRO Conference. We also talk about the excitement surrounding the next generat...

2 weeks ago

55 minutes

The Vertical MRO Podcast

Episode 79: Emerging Technologies in Helicopter Maintenance

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine. Recorded live at the inaugural Vertical MRO Conference in Kelowna, British Columbia, this episode features a panel discussion on one of the industry’s most transformative topics: Technology and the future of rotorcraft maintenance. Hosted by Jon Gray, this conversation brings together Seth Hardage, CEO of Rotorcraft Repair and Manufacturing; Ronnie Ries, vice president of mark...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 6 minutes

The Vertical MRO Podcast

Vertical MRO Alerts: By Bell - Ep 7: Corporate Leather Crew and Passenger Seat Covers Replacement

Welcome to Vertical MRO Alerts, presented by Bell! In this Alert, Product Support Engineering Manager Marc Dubé is joined by Sebastien Rousseau, Product Lead for the Bell 429, to walk operators through two service directives released simultaneously—a new Alert Service Bulletin (ASB 429-25-69) and an accompanying Operational Service Notice (OSN). These directives address non-conforming crew and passenger seat covers installed on certain Bell 429 aircraft. Marc and Sebastien explain how additi...

3 weeks ago

9 minutes

The Vertical MRO Podcast

Vertical MRO Alerts: By Bell - Ep 6: Main and Tail Rotor Hydraulic Servos

Welcome to Vertical MRO Alerts, presented by Bell! In this Alert, Product Support Engineering Manager Marc Dubé is joined by Sebastien Rousseau, Product Lead for the Bell 429, to walk operators through the recently released Alert Service Bulletin concerning the main and tail rotor hydraulic servos on the Bell 429. This episode explains why the bulletin calls for a one-time inspection of the MCV driver rods, following a supplier notification regarding potential non-conforming components. Marc...

3 weeks ago

7 minutes

The Vertical MRO Podcast

Vertical MRO Tech Talk by Bell – Episode #8: Understanding Autopilot Systems, Training & Maintenance

Welcome to another episode of Vertical MRO Tech Talk presented by Bell. In this Bell Tech Talk episode, host Jon Gray is joined by Dawn Lehto and Tad Morley from Bell for an in-depth conversation on the real-world challenges and advancements of autopilot and avionics systems in modern rotorcraft. Drawing from years of hands-on field experience, Dawn and Tad break down common autopilot troubleshooting issues, including friction-related faults, system relearning challenges, and why so many pro...

3 weeks ago

55 minutes

The Vertical MRO Podcast

Episode 78: Inside Aviation’s Most Complex Shipments: Don Lockie on The Risks and Results Part II

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine. In this, the second part of our two-part Vertical MRO Podcast series, hosts Jon Gray and Ronnie Ries sit down with Don Lockie of Aviation Resource Group, a seasoned expert in international shipping and logistics, to unpack the high-stakes world of moving aviation assets across the globe. Don shares his journey into the aviation industry and the lessons learned from decades of ...

4 weeks ago

50 minutes

The Vertical MRO Podcast

Episode 77: Inside Aviation’s Most Complex Shipments: Don Lockie on The Risks and Results Part I

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine. In this two-part Vertical MRO Podcast series, hosts Jon Gray and Ronnie Ries sit down with Don Lockie of Aviation Resource Group, a seasoned expert in international shipping and logistics, to unpack the high-stakes world of moving aviation assets across the globe. Don shares his journey into the aviation industry and the lessons learned from decades of navigating complex logis...

1 month ago

45 minutes

The Vertical MRO Podcast

Episode 76: Voices from the Irving MRO Conference - Insights from Across the Industry

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Magazine. This special edition of the Vertical MRO Podcast brings you a fast-paced series of conversations recorded live at the 2025 Irving MRO Conference. Host Jon Gray and Producer David Kreutzkamp sit down with a wide range of voices—from operators and technicians to students, MRO leaders, and innovators—to capture the energy, challenges, and ideas shaping helicopter maintenance today. ...

1 month ago

1 hour 11 minutes

The Vertical MRO Podcast

Episode 75: The Neuroscience of Aviation: Sleep, Focus & Stopping Burnout with Jamie Wood

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, hosts Jon Gray and Ronnie Ries sit down with Jamie Wood, the CEO and Founder of the bio-technology platform Autonomic. Jamie is changing the way people think and learn about their brains. Through neuroscience based products and cutting edge technologies, her mission is to elevate human potential by bringing personalized brain health sol...

1 month ago

1 hour 28 minutes

The Vertical MRO Podcast

Episode 74: The HeliLadder Revolution: A Conversation with Dale Neubauer and Drew Benton Jr. - Part II

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Magazine. In this two-part Vertical MRO Podcast series, hosts Jon Gray and Faith Ortega have an engaging conversation with Dale Neubauer, an airfame and powerplant (A&P) mechanic and CEO of HeliLadder; and Drew Benton Jr., owner of Helicopter Maintenance Solutions. During the conversation, our guests explore their journeys in the helicopter community. They discuss the professional chall...

1 month ago

52 minutes

The Vertical MRO Podcast

Episode 73: The HeliLadder Revolution: A Conversation with Dale Neubauer and Drew Benton Jr. - Part I

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Magazine. In this two-part Vertical MRO Podcast series, hosts Jon Gray and Faith Ortega have an engaging conversation with Dale Neubauer, an airfame and powerplant (A&P) mechanic and CEO of HeliLadder; and Drew Benton Jr., owner of Helicopter Maintenance Solutions. During the conversation, our guests explore their journeys in the helicopter community. They discuss the professional chall...

2 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

The Vertical MRO Podcast

Episode 72: Honoring Matt Pagano: APSA’s 2025 Technical Specialist Award winner

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Magazine. The Vertical MRO Podcast recorded this special episode live from the Vertical Valor booth at APSCON, the Airborne Public Safety Association's annual conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Host Jon Gray is joined by guest host Jeff Ratkovic from the Hangar Z Podcast to honor the service of Matt Pagano, maintainer for the Riverside (California) Police Department Air Support Unit. Matt was ...

2 months ago

1 hour 34 minutes

The Vertical MRO Podcast

Episode #71: Highlights from the First Vertical MRO Conference in Kelowna

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Magazine. In this special recap episode of the Vertical MRO Podcast, hosts Jon Gray and Howie Murray, along with producer David Kreutzkamp, take listeners inside the inaugural Vertical MRO Conference in Kelowna, British Columbia. This first-of-its-kind gathering brought together more than 500 rotorcraft professionals to share knowledge, strengthen connections, and celebrate the passion that...

2 months ago

1 hour 27 minutes

The Vertical MRO Podcast

Vertical MRO Tech Talk by Bell – Episode 7: HUMS & the Future of Helicopter Safety

Welcome to another episode of Vertical MRO Tech Talk presented by Bell. In this special episode of Bell Tech Talk, Mark Dube and Tim Doucet sit down with our host Jon Gray to explore the critical role of health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) in a growing number of Bell helicopters. From their early development to today’s miniaturized, data-driven technology, HUMS have evolved into a cornerstone of helicopter safety and maintenance. Our conversation highlights how predictive maintenance...

2 months ago

57 minutes

The Vertical MRO Podcast

Episode 70: Celebrating Excellence: Zina Hullings and the Blades of Valor Award - Part II

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Magazine. In this two-part Vertical MRO Podcast series, Jon Gray sits down with Zina Hullings, management analyst at the Ontario (California) Police Department Air Support Unit; and Eric Weidner, who was Ontario PD Air Support commander before retiring in 2016. Zina is recipient of the prestigious Blades of Valor Recognition of Service, Courage, and Flight Award, an honor that celebrates ...

2 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

The Vertical MRO Podcast

Episode 69: Celebrating Excellence: Zina Hullings and the Blades of Valor Award - Part I

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Magazine. In this two-part Vertical MRO Podcast series, Jon Gray sits down with Zina Hullings, management analyst at the Ontario (California) Police Department Air Support Unit; and Eric Weidner, who was Ontario PD Air Support commander before retiring in 2016. Zina is recipient of the prestigious Blades of Valor Recognition of Service, Courage, and Flight Award, an honor that celebrates ...

3 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

The Vertical MRO Podcast

Episode 68: Adam Garcia on 50 Years in Aviation, from the 160th to SAPD’s EAGLE Unit – Part II

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 spans nearly five decades. Adam’s aviation journey began with a life-saving helicopter ride in his youth and carried him through a long and distinguished career in both military and public safety aviation. Adam served with the prestigious 160...

3 months ago

54 minutes

The Vertical MRO Podcast

Episode 67: Adam Garcia on 50 Years in Aviation, from the 160th to SAPD’s EAGLE Unit – Part I

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 spans nearly five decades. Adam’s aviation journey began with a life-saving helicopter ride in his youth and carried him through a long and distinguished career in both military and public safety aviation. Adam served with the prestigious 160...

3 months ago

51 minutes

The Vertical MRO Podcast

Episode 66: Final Countdown — Don’t Miss Your Chance to Register for the First Vertical MRO Conferences

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 Ferry, MHM Publishing’s event director, to give exciting updates on the Vertical MRO Conferences. These events are right around the corner, being held in Kelowna, British Columbia, at the KF Centre for Excellence from Oct. 7 to 9; and in Irving, Tex...

3 months ago

46 minutes