Frederick Credno is an accomplished aviation executive with decades of experience leading aircraft charter, airline operations, and aviation management companies. As the founder, president, and CEO of Zephyr Aviation, he has built the company into a respected provider of aircraft charter, sales, leasing, and management services for clients across the United States and around the world. Under Frederick Credno’s leadership, Zephyr Aviation has achieved average annual sales exceeding $100 million while becoming one of the few aviation companies qualified to compete for U.S. government aviation contracts through a General Services Administration (GSA) schedule.
Earlier in his career, Frederick Credno co-founded Orange Air, LLC, where he successfully guided the airline through its initial 14 CFR Part 121 certification and launch in central Florida. He oversaw every aspect of airline operations, including maintenance, flight operations, safety, security, and ground services, while ensuring compliance with strict aviation regulations.
As president and CEO of SkyLink USA, Mr. Credno led the company during significant international assignments following the Iraq War. SkyLink served as the U.S. State Department's prime contractor for airport infrastructure assessments in Baghdad, Basra, and Mosul, while also providing charter services for the U.S., Australian, and British governments during Iraq's reconstruction, generating more than $150 million in revenue.
Throughout his career, Mr. Credno has directed complex government, corporate, athletic, and humanitarian aviation missions, earning a reputation for operational excellence, strategic leadership, and unwavering commitment to safety.