9/11's Hidden Story: How One Schedule Change Saved This Pilot's Life | Capt Steve Schreiber
Published: September 8, 2026
Duration: 59:38
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Naval Aviation Ready Room Podcast with Legends and Leaders, host Ryan Keys welcomes Captain Steve Scheibner, a veteran naval aviator, commercial airline captain, and leadership mentor whose career and life were forever altered by a fateful twist of history. Beginning his career as a U.S. Navy P-3 Orion pilot, Scheibner played a vital role in Cold War anti-submarine warfare, where decentralized command and trust were essential to mission success. Transitioning into commercial aviation with American Airlines, he expanded his skills and perspectives as a professional aviator.
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