Welcome Back and European Adventures

Exploring Amsterdam and London

The Passionate Helicopter Community

Beth's Journey in the Helicopter Industry

Choosing Between Flying and Engineering

Building Trust: The Pilot-Engineer Relationship

The Demands of Excellence in Aviation

From Apprentice to Entrepreneur: Starting a Business

Tools of the Trade: Packing for Mobile Maintenance

The Importance of Tool Control

Training and Safety Culture

Welcome to the <a href="https://verticalhelicasts.com/vertical-mro-podcast/">Vertical MRO Podcast</a>, brought to you by <a href="https://verticalhelicasts.com/">Vertical HeliCASTS</a> and in partnership with <a href="https://verticalmag.com/">Vertical Magazine</a>. In this inspiring two-part series, hosts Val Medved and Jon Gray sit down with Beth Christianos, founder and director of maintenance at <a href="https://leaero.ca/">Leading Edge Aerospace</a>.  During the conversation, Beth shares her unique journey into the aviation industry, from her initial fascination with helicopters to her strategic decision to pursue engineering over flying.  With no family background in aviation, Beth reflects on the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way, emphasizing the critical importance of trust between pilots and engineers. Beth discusses the essentials of tool management, safety culture, and the entrepreneurial spirit behind her mobile maintenance business. Join us as we explore critical topics such as the value of pre-purchase inspections, the significance of effective training, and the role of quality assurance in fostering a safe and excellent aviation environment. Special thanks to our sponsors, <a href="https://www.salusaviation.com/">Salus Aviation</a>, <a href="https://safestructuredesigns.com/">SAFE Structure Designs</a> and <a href="http://www.rotorcraft.biz/">Rotorcraft Repair &amp; Manufacturing</a>.

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine.In this inspiring two-part series, hosts Val Medved and Jon Gray sit down with Beth Christianos, founder and director of maintenance at Leading Edge Aerospace.  During the conversation, Beth shares her unique journey into the aviation industry, from her initial fascination with helicopters to her strategic decision to pursue engineering over flying.  With no family bac...

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