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 and co-host Howie Murray, sit down with Milton Geltz, managing director of Metro Aviation, to reflect on his remarkable 50-year career in aviation.

Milton began his journey in 1976 and has been with Metro since 1983, overseeing daily operations across flight, maintenance, completions, finance, sales, and marketing.

A graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a degree in professional aviation management, Milton also holds a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airframe and power plant certificate and is an FAA designated airworthiness representative for both maintenance and manufacturing.

He was honored with the 2007 Aviation Maintenance Technician Award by Helicopter Association International. Milton shares insights into the evolution of safety standards, the importance of training a skilled workforce, and how advanced data monitoring systems are transforming operational safety.

We also have an opportunity to discuss key challenges like recruitment and retention and highlight Metro Aviation’s ongoing commitment to excellence. Stay tuned for valuable insights into the future of rotorcraft maintenance and safety.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Airbus, Metro Aviation and Vertical MRO Conference.