Daniel Beck

Program Manager and Airworthiness Manager @Griffon Aerospace

Madison, AL, US

Delivered complete airworthiness qualification packages for Group 3 UAS, including Airworthiness Qualification Plan (AQP), Airworthiness Qualification Specification (AQS), FMEA, SSHA, and PASA/PSSA in compliance with Army and NATO standards.• Directed a cross-functional engineering team supporting structural, propulsion, software, and systems airworthiness across multiple unmanned platforms.• Led executive planning and oversight for the FTUAS program, supporting Army qualification, test execution, and potential foreign military sales.• Wrote technical and cost volumes for multi-million-dollar proposals, including successful FTUAS and Redwing UAS submissions.• Acted as liaison to U.S. congressional and senatorial delegations, promoting Griffon’s programs and advocating for federal funding.• Implemented an internal compliance framework aligning company practices with NATO STANAG and AR 70-62 certification requirements.• Advised Griffon’s executive leadership on risk management, regulatory strategy, and program alignment with DoD priorities.

Auburn University

Environmental Science