All Episodes

From Alaska Flying to Aviation Safety Leadership | Mike Kunkel - Part II - Ep: 106

From Alaska Flying to Aviation Safety Leadership | Mike Kunkel - Part I - Ep: 105

Bell Tech Talk Episode #11 - Garmin G1000 Insights for Maintainers

Episode 104: Moving Aircraft Is Harder Than You Think | Don Lockie & Peter Van Dael

Vertical MRO Alerts: By Bell - Ep 8: Bell 407 Garmin G1000H NXi Software 24

Episode 103: Why Helicopter Maintenance Is Unlike Any Other Career | MRO Conference 2025

Episode 102: Maintaining Miami Dade Air Rescue - Corrosion & Humidity | Blades of Valor

Episode 101: Red Bull Gives You Wings. Maintainers Keep Them Flying | Flying Bulls - Part II

Episode 100: Red Bull Gives You Wings. Maintainers Keep Them Flying | Flying Bulls - Part I

Episode 99: Broward Sheriff’s Aviation Maintenance: Troubleshooting & Workforce - Blades of Valor Tour

Episode 98: Cross Border Shipping Panel Conversation at Kelowna MRO Conference

Episode 97: Same Problems, Different Aircraft: A Cancelled for Maintenance Collab - Part II

Inside the 2026 MRO Conferences: What’s Changing and Why It Matters - Vertical MRO Bonus Episode!

Episode 96: Same Problems, Different Aircraft: A Cancelled for Maintenance Collab - Part I

Episode 95: Inside U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter Maintenance | Blades of Valor Tour

Vertical MRO Tech Talk by Bell – Episode #10: Mastering Bell 212 Track and Balance

Episode 94: From Automotive to Helicopter Engines: Wendell Dunaway

Episode 93: Issues Facing MRO Suppliers Panel Conversation at Kelowna MRO Conference

Episode 92: The Pilot–Mechanic Advantage, Palm Beach Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit - Part II

Episode 91: The Pilot–Mechanic Advantage, Palm Beach Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit - Part I

Episode 90: Stability in a Volatile MRO World: Leasing, Data, and Maintenance | Adrienne Robinson - Part II

Episode 89: Stability in a Volatile MRO World: Leasing, Data, and Maintenance | Adrienne Robinson - Part I

Episode 88: Beyond the Checklist - Leadership and Safety in High-Risk Operations with Shad Sitz - Part II

Episode 87: Beyond the Checklist: Leadership and Safety in High-Risk Operations with Shad Sitz - Part I

Vertical MRO Tech Talk by Bell – Episode #9: Best Practices for Structural Repair

Episode 86: HUMS in the Real World: Operator Insights panel at the MRO Conference

Episode 85: Fleets, People, and the Long Game of Helicopter MRO - Special AEM Panel

Episode 84: Solving Hangar Connectivity: Inside KonectaUSA’s MRO Tech Solutions

Episode 83: Rotor Rookies vs Veteran Mechanics live panel at the MRO Conference

Episode 82: From Wrenches to Wisdom — Terrence Eissfeldt on Mentorship & Modern Maintenance - Part II

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

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

Episode 79: Emerging Technologies in Helicopter Maintenance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Episode 64: Blackhawk Crew Chief to Industry Leader — James Simmons’ Journey in Helicopter MRO Part II

Episode 63: Blackhawk Crew Chief to Industry Leader — James Simmons’ Journey in Helicopter MRO Part I

Episode 62: Inside the Classroom – How Thrust Inst. is Reinventing Helicopter Training Part II

Episode 61: Inside the Classroom – How Thrust Inst. is Reinventing Helicopter Training Part I

Bonus Episode! Milton Geltz, Managing Director of Metro Aviation, on 50 Years of Aviation Excellence

Episode 60: How Airbus Supports 12,000+ Helicopters – Romain Trapp on Innovation & Trust

Episode 59: Seth Hardage on Blade Safety, Dragon Skin, and the Future of Rotorcraft Maintenance

Episode 58: The Secret to Retaining Your Best Techs with Clint Pulver and Shawn Bruton Part II

Episode 57: The Secret to Retaining Your Best Techs with Clint Pulver and Shawn Bruton Part I

Vertical MRO Tech Talk by Bell – Ep 6 – The Science of Track and Balance: Vibrations Make a Difference Part II

Episode 56: Leonardo Helicopters: Insights from the Director of Maintenance, James Helkey Part II

Vertical MRO Alerts: By Bell – Ep 5: Bell 407 Tailboom Attachment Bolt New Airworthiness Limitation

Episode 55: Leonardo Helicopters: Insights from the Director of Maintenance, James Helkey Part I

Episode 54: Gulf Skies to Game-Changing Tools: Joseph LaCaze of Helicopter Work Aids Part II

Episode 53: Gulf Skies to Game-Changing Tools: Joseph LaCaze of Helicopter Work Aids Part I

Bonus Episode! What’s Ahead at the MRO Conference – Training, Tech & Team Building

Episode 52: Inside Law Enforcement Helicopter Maintenance with Richard Weiser Part II

Episode 51: Inside Law Enforcement Helicopter Maintenance with Richard Weiser Part I

Episode 50: A Year of Hangar Talk, Highlights & What's Next for the Show

Vertical MRO Tech Talk by Bell – Episode 5: Customer Service Lessons & Supply Chain Strategy

Episode 49: Maintaining the mission - Faith Ortega and Valor Flight Crew - Part II

Episode 48: Maintaining the mission - Faith Ortega and Valor Flight Crew - Part I

Episode 47: Vertical MRO Conference: Influential Voices on Industry Impact

Vertical MRO Alerts: By Bell - Episode 4: Bell 407 Tailboom Hardware & Fittings – Inspection of

Episode 46: Aircraft Maintenance Challenges in Mosquito Control: Nelson Reithmaier - Part II

Vertical MRO Alerts: By Bell - Episode 3: Immediate Stop on Bell 505 Aft Ballast Box & Weights

Episode 45: Aircraft Maintenance Challenges in Mosquito Control: Nelson Reithmaier - Part I

Episode 44: Hoist Ops & Ice Fishing Tales with Jason Quinn – Quinny on Ice

Episode 43: HUMS Technology: Insights from GPMS’ Josh Kethan and Ronnie Ries - Part II

Episode 42: HUMS Technology: Insights from GPMS’ Josh Kethan and Ronnie Ries - Part I

Vertical MRO Tech Talk By Bell - Episode 4 - The Future of Bell Tech Pubs and Digital Maintenance

Episode 41: Inside the 2025 Vertical MRO Conferences with Leslie Ferry

Episode 40: Quality Assurance and Mentorship in Helicopter Aviation with Paul Sliskovic

Episode 39: Aviation Operations & MRO Challenges with Billings Flying Service - Part II

Episode 38: Aviation Operations & MRO Challenges with Billings Flying Service - Part I

Episode 37: Engineering the Future of Aerial Firefighting with Ephraim Nowak

Vertical MRO Tech Talk by Bell – Episode 3 – The Science of Track and Balance: Vibrations That Make a Difference

Episode 36: Arctic Operations Uncovered: A Conversation with Pathfinder Aviation’s Rob Estey - Part II

Episode 35: Arctic Operations Uncovered: A Conversation with Pathfinder Aviation’s Rob Estey - Part I

Episode 34: Lessons from 53 years with veteran aviation mechanic Mike Broderick - Part II

Episode 33: Lessons from 53 years with veteran aviation mechanic Mike Broderick - Part I

Vertical MRO Alerts: By Bell - Episode 2 - ThixO SYN Grease Obsolescence & Lubricant Conversion

Episode 32: The Power of Partnership: Kamatics & Rotorcraft's DSX Coatings Development

Episode 31 - Rotor Maintenance Mastery: Beth Christianos of Leading Edge Aerospace Part II

Episode 30 - Rotor Maintenance Mastery: Beth Christianos of Leading Edge Aerospace Part I

Episode 29: Instructing the Next Generation With Tristan Beddoe

Episode 28 -  Empowering the Rotorcraft Maintenance Community: The Vertical MRO Conference

Episode 27 - Survey Says: Insights from Bell and Valley Helicopters on Maintenance

Episode 26 - Salus Aviation: Building the Future of Helicopter Maintenance & Leasing

Vertical MRO Alerts: By Bell - Inaugural Episode

Vertical MRO Tech Talk by Bell - Ep 2 - The Art of Aircraft Washing: Tools and Techniques That Matter

Episode 25 - Drew Califf's path to success: landing his dream job at Bell Part II

Vertical MRO Tech Talk by Bell - Ep 1 - Equipping teams for success in helicopter MRO

Episode 24 - Drew Califf's path to success: landing his dream job at Bell Part I

Episode 23 - Leadership and legacy: A Ranger’s influence in aviation with Reid Selover

Episode 22 - Justin Krumlauf: Bridging the gap between mechanics and pilots Part II

Episode 21 - Justin Krumlauf: Bridging the gap between mechanics and pilots Part I

Episode 20 - Maximus Air: Transforming the Aviation Parts Landscape with Sean Sinclair

Episode 19 - Exploring the Benefits of AI in Helicopter Maintenance Inspections Part 2

Episode 18 - Exploring the Benefits of AI in Helicopter Maintenance Inspections Part 1

Episode 17 - Howie Murray, AME and president of Murray Industries Ltd. Part II

Episode 16 - Howie Murray, AME and president of Murray Industries Ltd. Part I

Episode 15 – Darryl Christensen, A&P, founder and owner of Intermountain Turbine Services Inc.

Episode 14 - Passion, Precision, and PT6: Inside Dave Wark's Career Part II

Episode 13 - Passion, Precision, and PT6: Inside Dave Wark's Career Part I

Episode 12- Leadership and Innovation in Helicopter Maintenance with Scott Hayward Part II

Episode 11- Leadership and Innovation in Helicopter Maintenance with Scott Hayward Part I

Episode 10- Behind the Hangar Doors: Kevin Shead's Helicopter Maintenance Odyssey

Episode 9- MRO Leadership: Anthony Saenz's Contributions to Aviation Maintenance

Episode 8 - K9 Torque and the Huey Vets Part II

Episode 7 - K9 Torque and the Huey Vets Part I

Episode 6- Oklahoma City Police Aviation's Marc Foreman Part II

Episode 5- Oklahoma City Police Aviation's Marc Foreman Part I

Episode 4- The Helicopter Journey of Maury Wood

Episode 3- How To Helicopter With Faith Ortega Part II

Episode 2- How To Helicopter With Faith Ortega Part I

Episode 1- Vertical MRO Introduction & HeliCASTS Mashup

Trailer for the Upcoming MRO Podcast