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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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- 4 days ago1h 10m
Episode 101: Red Bull Gives You Wings. Maintainers Keep Them Flying | Flying Bulls - Part II
The Vertical MRO Podcast continues its special Flying Bulls conversation with Anthony Hill and Werner Horvath from the Red Bull Flying Bulls. Following Vertical MRO’s milestone 100th episode, hosts Jon Gray and Faith Ortega reconnect for part II with the Flying Bulls technical team in Salzburg, Austria, while recording from the Vertical MRO studio. Anthony and Werner take a deeper dive into the realities of maintaining and restoring historic rotorcraft, including the Flying Bulls Sikorsky S-5...
- 1 weeks ago1h 10m
Episode 100: Red Bull Gives You Wings. Maintainers Keep Them Flying | Flying Bulls - Part I
The Vertical MRO Podcast welcomes Anthony Hill and Werner Horvath from the Red Bull Flying Bulls. To celebrate episode 100 we recorded remotely with the Red Bull Flying Bulls maintenance team, they were on the floor of Hangar 7 in Salzburg, Austria, we participated from our studio. Anthony Hill and Werner Horvat join hosts Jon Gray and Faith Ortega for a wide‑ranging conversation about what it takes to keep one of the world’s most elite and unique fleets operational. We dig into restoring ...
- 2 weeks ago1h 12m
Episode 99: Broward Sheriff’s Aviation Maintenance: Troubleshooting & Workforce - Blades of Valor Tour
Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Plus. In this episode of Vertical MRO, hosts Jack and Jon sit down with Thomas Edison, director of maintenance for the Broward Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit. Thomas shares his path into aviation maintenance and what it takes to support mission-critical aircraft in a law enforcement environment, where uptime directly impacts operations. The conversation focuses on the complexity of helicopter mai...
- 3 weeks ago48 min
Episode 98: Cross Border Shipping Panel Conversation at Kelowna MRO Conference
Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Plus. Recorded live in Kelowna during the 2025 conference, this episode of Vertical MRO features a panel discussion with Don Lockie of ARG Aviation Resources Group—returning to the podcast—and John Ross, logistics supervisor at Eagle Copters Maintenance Ltd. Together, they break down the realities of cross-border shipping in aviation and what it takes to keep parts, equipment, and assets moving...
- May 4, 202659 min
Episode 97: Same Problems, Different Aircraft: A Cancelled for Maintenance Collab - Part II
Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Plus. In this special crossover episode of the Vertical MRO Podcast, we team up with the hosts of Cancelled for Maintenance—Six and MBP—for a conversation that brings the fixed-wing and rotor world together. What starts as a simple collaboration quickly turns into a deeper look at the shared realities of aviation maintenance. From the small-world nature of the industry to the common challenges f...
- May 1, 202623 min
Inside the 2026 MRO Conferences: What’s Changing and Why It Matters - Vertical MRO Bonus Episode!
In this episode of Vertical MRO, the team breaks down what to expect from the 2026 MRO Conferences in Kelowna, BC, and Irving, Texas. Building on feedback from previous events, this year’s conferences are expanding in both scale and focus. The discussion highlights the shift toward deeper technical content, more real-world problem-solving, and sessions that reflect the challenges maintainers and operators are facing today. The episode also explores the growing role of leadership, workforce de...
- Apr 27, 202658 min
Episode 96: Same Problems, Different Aircraft: A Cancelled for Maintenance & Vertical MRO Collab - Part I
Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Plus. In this special crossover episode of the Vertical MRO Podcast, we team up with the hosts of Cancelled for Maintenance—Six and MBP—for a conversation that brings the fixed wing and rotor world together. What starts as a simple collaboration quickly turns into a deeper look at the shared realities of aviation maintenance. From the small-world nature of the industry to the common challenges f...
- Apr 20, 20261h 11m
Episode 95: Inside U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter Maintenance | Blades of Valor Tour
Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Plus. As part of the 2026 Blades of Valor tour, Jon Gray and Mike Reyno travelled to meet with the United States Coast Guard to better understand the maintenance culture supporting one of the most demanding rotorcraft missions in the world. Recorded on location, this episode features Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CWO3) Jonathan Harper and Aviation Maintenance Technician Chief Petty Officer (AMTC) Broc...
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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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