Frederick Credno is an experienced aviation executive with extensive experience in aircraft charter, sales, leasing, management, and government aviation services. As President and CEO of Zephyr Aviation, a position he has held since 2006, Frederick Credno built the company into a major provider of aviation solutions for government agencies, corporations, collegiate athletic programs, and international clients. Under his leadership, Zephyr has achieved average annual sales exceeding $100 million and became a qualified bidder for U.S. government aviation opportunities.
Frederick Credno also co-founded and served as president and CEO of Orange Air, LLC, where he led the airline through its initial 14 CFR Part 121 certification and launch. He oversaw critical areas including maintenance, pilot operations, safety, security, and ground operations.
Earlier in his career, he led SkyLink USA, which became the U.S. State Department's prime contractor for assessing infrastructure at airports in Baghdad, Basra, and Mosul following the Iraq War. The company also provided charter services for U.S., Australian, and British governments during Iraq's initial rebuilding efforts, generating more than $150 million in revenue.
Throughout his career, Frederick Credno has supported government missions, presidential campaigns, NCAA athletic departments, professional sports teams, corporate clients, and United Nations troop movements, demonstrating broad expertise in complex aviation operations.