DiscoverCalm in the Chaos - U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer PodcastFrom Navy Rescue Swimmer to Airline Captain | James Brocksmith’s Story
From Navy Rescue Swimmer to Airline Captain | James Brocksmith’s Story

From Navy Rescue Swimmer to Airline Captain | James Brocksmith’s Story

Update: 2025-08-13
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James Brocksmith served in the U.S. Navy during the 1980s before pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming an airline pilot. In this episode, James shares how the discipline, precision, and calm-under-pressure mindset of a Navy Rescue Swimmer became invaluable skills in the cockpit.


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From Navy Rescue Swimmer to Airline Captain | James Brocksmith’s Story

From Navy Rescue Swimmer to Airline Captain | James Brocksmith’s Story

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