Christopher Allen Kreske

Christopher Allen Kreske is a highly respected FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and aviation educator based in Pikeville, North Carolina. His extensive aviation career began in the United States Air Force, where he initially served as a C-141 mechanic and flying crew chief before commissioning as an officer. Over a distinguished 25-year military career, Kreske became a seasoned instructor in both the T-38 Talon and the F-15E Strike Eagle, serving operational tours at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and Royal Air Force Lakenheath.

Following his military retirement, Kreske founded MIL2ATP, an award-winning flight school at Wayne Executive Jetport that specializes in bridging the gap between military flight experience and civilian airline requirements. A recipient of AOPA’s 2019 National Best Flight Instructor award, he holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and various instructor ratings. As a DPE and current United Airlines pilot, he is recognized for his disciplined yet fair evaluation style. Kreske’s expertise in complex regulations and his safety-first mindset, rooted in high-performance military operations, ensures a rigorous standard of excellence for the next generation of aviators.