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S.O.S. (Stories of Service) - Ordinary people who do extraordinary work
Mark C. Fava – Naval Wisdom, Aviation Law, and Leadership | S.O.S. #185
In this episode, we sit down with Mark C. Fava, an author, speaker, and career aviation lawyer who currently serves as a Vice President at The Boeing Company.
Mark’s career spans decades in both the military and corporate worlds. He served as a Naval Flight Officer and Mission Commander in the P-3 Orion, accumulating over 3,000 flight hours. After 30 years in the Navy Reserve, he retired as a Captain, having commanded three units, including a P-3 squadron.
Beyond the military, Mark built a distinguished legal career. He previously led a national aviation law practice at a major law firm and served as chief operations attorney for Delta Air Lines from 2001 to 2004.
Now, Mark brings his wealth of experience to the world of leadership and storytelling with his first book, Lessons from the Admiral: Naval Wisdom and Sea Stories for Leaders, published in January 2025 and already an Amazon bestseller.
Join us as we discuss:
✔️ His journey from military aviation to corporate leadership
✔️ Lessons in decision-making from the cockpit and the courtroom
✔️ The leadership principles in his new book
✔️ The importance of resilience and adaptability in high-stakes environments
Tune in for an insightful conversation packed with wisdom, leadership insights, and real-world stories from a career that has navigated the skies, the seas, and the boardroom.
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