John Beck has a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; and, a Masters Degree in Nuclear Engineering. He is retired from Bell Labs, AT&T and Duke University Medical Center. John started flying in 1971; and, holds an ATP, CFII and type ratings in Falcon, Hawker, and Citation aircraft. He has held an air carrier certificate for the past three decades and is currently an aviation consultant and DPE.

Favorite activity is flying and conducting practical tests.