Stephen Zinda

Stephen Zinda has a diverse work experience in the aviation industry. Stephen started their career as a Manager at Raytheon Aircraft Company in 2000, where they worked for 6 years. Stephen then joined Hawker Beechcraft as a Sr. Manager for the Aircraft Delivery Center from 2006 to 2008. From 2008 to 2011, they worked at Honda R&D Americas, Inc. and Honda Aircraft Company, Inc. as a Manager and Completions Manager respectively. In 2011, Stephen took on the role of Director at Mid-Continent Aviation Services for one year before moving to Quest Aircraft Company as the Vice President for Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service from 2011 to 2016. Starting in 2016, they held various roles including President at Zinda Works, LLC, Vice President of Sales and Business Development at Bridger Aerospace, and Advisory Board Member at Ascent Vision Technologies. In 2017, they became a Director at Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation. Stephen has a strong background in aviation and has held leadership positions in multiple companies.

Stephen Zinda attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University from 1995 to 2000, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Aeronautics. Stephen also holds a certification as an FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic.