#298 Jason Magnavice - SEAL Team 6 Red Squadron Operator

#298 Jason Magnavice - SEAL Team 6 Red Squadron Operator

From The Shawn Ryan Show by Shawn Ryan

April 23, 2026 · 1h 59m

About this episode

Jason Magnavice shares his experiences as a retired U.S. Navy SEAL and his transition to aviation.

Jason Magnavice is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL with over 26 years in Naval Special Warfare. He spent eight years at SEAL Team 2 before being selected to serve within Joint Special Operations Command, operating in some of the most elite elements of the community for over a decade. He deployed four times to Operation Enduring Freedom and four times to Operation Iraqi Freedom, serving as a sniper, tactical communicator, lead jumper, and team leader during the height of the war on terror. During his time in special operations, he transitioned into a specialized aviation role, earning his Airline Transport Pilot certificate and later serving as a senior enlisted leader within that element. He finished his career coordinating recruiting for Naval Special Warfare. Today, he flies a Gulfstream privately and holds a 767 type rating with a major freight carrier. He’s a father, a grandfather, and has chosen to live a quiet life with no social media, no book, and no brand. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Find your forever cookware and get 10% off at https://hexclad.com/SRS! #hexcladpartner Post jobs for free at https://ziprecruiter.com/srs Try ShipStation free for 60 days with full access and no…

People in this episode

Host: Shawn Ryan

Guest: Jason Magnavice

Topics covered

  • military
  • special operations
  • aviation

Keywords

  • Navy SEAL
  • Joint Special Operations Command
  • Operation Enduring Freedom
  • Operation Iraqi Freedom

Sponsors

Hexclad, ZipRecruiter, ShipStation

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Products: Gulfstream, 767, ShipStation

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