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

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS and in partnership with Vertical Magazine.

In this two-part series, Jon Gray and Jack Schonely, hosts of the Hangar Z Podcast, sit down with Richard Weiser from the Glendale Burbank Police Air Support Unit.

Weiser is a highly skilled helicopter maintenance professional with over 25 years of experience in maintaining and supporting helicopter operations.

With more than 18 years dedicated to law enforcement aviation, Weiser has demonstrated exceptional expertise in ensuring aircraft airworthiness, modifying helicopters to meet departmental needs, and managing maintenance schedules.

Currently serving as the director of maintenance for the Glendale Burbank Police Department Air Support Unit, he has maintained a fleet of MD500N helicopters for over 15 years.

Weiser’s background also includes military helicopter maintenance service in the United States Marine Corps. He holds an active A&P mechanic certificate and an IA inspector authorization.

Known for his reliability, technical skill, and dedication, Weiser is a proven asset in aviation maintenance and law enforcement support.

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