Former Navy aviator Brad Owen breaks down what it takes to operate in environments where failure isn’t an option, and how those same principles translate directly into winning in business.From the intensity of landing on aircraft carriers to flying the EA-6B Prowler in high risk missions, Brad shares firsthand experiences from flight school, combat operations, and life aboard a carrier. He dives into the realities of pilot training, close calls in the air, and the constant pressure of performing in unpredictable conditions.The conversation goes beyond aviation, exploring how military discipline shapes elite business execution. Brad explains the importance of quantifying risk, building lean systems, and designing solutions by working backwards from the end user principles now influencing modern military strategy and the defense industry.We also get into the bigger picture: supply chain challenges, rebuilding America’s industrial base, and why long-term thinking is critical for national readiness. Along the way, Brad shares lessons on leadership, communication, and staying calm under pressure whether you’re in the cockpit or the boardroom.This episode is a deep dive into high-stakes decision-making, operational efficiency, and what it really means to lead when there are no second chances.Timestamps:0:00 Intro – From Navy Aviator to Business Leader2:10 Why Risk Management is Everything6:45 Flight School & Becoming a Naval Aviator12:30 What Landing on an Aircraft Carrier Feels Like18:15 Close Call: Low Fuel & Missed Landing24:40 Inside the EA-6B Prowler (Electronic Warfare)30:20 How Electronic Warfare Disrupts Enemy Systems36:10 Life on an Aircraft Carrier42:00 Combat Deployments & Real-World Risk48:30 Military vs Business: Systems That Win55:00 Supply Chain & Defense Industry Challenges1:01:20 Leadership, Pressure, and Decision-Making1:07:10 Transitioning Out of the Military1:12:00 Final Lessons: Staying Calm Under PressureTags:#navy #aviator #aircraftcarrier #military #podcast #fighterpilots #EA-6B #prowler #electronicwarfare #navpilot #training #militaryleadership #defenseindustry #aerospace #business #riskmanagement #supplychain #veteran #success #businessstrategy 🔴 FOLLOW for more raw, unfiltered conversations with real American heroes.💥 Support the mission 🍻 Grab merch and learn more at PatriotSeltzer.com🎖️ Follow us on IG: @PatriotSeltzer🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple, and everywhere you get your podcasts