Daniel Creighton

About Daniel Creighton

Retired from the Marine Corps in September 2013 after 23 years of service flying helicopters, fixed wing aircraft and UAVs. I have significant experience in leading and managing aviation operations of all types and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program management, integration, development and operations. I possess a Top Secret, SCI eligible security clearance. A diverse aviation background that includes over flight hours, service with the Marine Corps’ Presidential Helicopter Squadron, and multi-engine fixed wing and helicopter ATP and CFII designations augment my leadership and managerial skills.

Experience

1. Maritime Uas Team Leader

   AVIAN

   Oct 2013 — Present · NAVAIR, MD

   Lead, manage and supervise the U.S. Navy ISR Services maritime small UAS program. Coordinate all aspects of shipboard UAS installations and operations to include budgeting, contracting, risk management, shipboard integration/installations, naval engineering processes, UAV payload integration and testing, airspace and spectrum approvals, executive level briefings and logistical support for CONUS and OCONUS maritime UAS operations.

Education

• Naval Postgraduate School

  MS of Program Management

  2011 — 2013

• Penn State University

  BS, Administration of Justice

  1988 — 1991