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Dr. John W. Beck is a distinguished professional with over 30 years of experience in both aviation and engineering. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, as well as a Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering. Throughout his career, he has contributed to esteemed institutions such as Bell Laboratories, AT&T, and Duke University Medical Center. He is actively engaged:
FAA Designated Pilot Examiner
Air Carrier Certification
Operations Software
AI Indoc Training
Aviation Expertise
Dr. Beck is a certified FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE), an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), and a Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII). He possesses type ratings in Falcon, Hawker, and Citation aircraft. Since 1971, he has been actively involved in aviation, holding an air carrier certificate for over three decades. His aviation roles have encompassed:
Air carrier certification and compliance automation.
Development and maintenance of flight operations software.
Conducting FAA practical tests and issuing airman certificates.
Integration of Safety Assurance Systems (SAS) into operational frameworks.
Dr. Beck emphasizes excellence in aviation knowledge and precise airmanship, integrating principles of continuous improvement and teamwork into his training materials.
Educational and Professional Background
Master's Degree: Nuclear Engineering
PhD: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Program Management: Defense Systems Management College
Nuclear imaging of the heart became of great interest. In his senior year of college, John Beck worked as a volunteer at Duke University Medical Center, Department of Nuclear Medicine, where he contributed to research projects and published papers. He was offered a position as research associate and completed post graduate degrees.
Publications
1979-09-06: Estimation of Organ Volumes Using Computer Axial Tomography - American Roentgen Ray Society
1979-12-00: Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Using Thallium-201 - A New Algorithm for Calculation of Background Activity
1980-04-21: Volume Determinations Using Computed Tomography - American Roentgen Ray Society
1981-06-30: Dual Angle Simultaneous Imaging - A New Concept in Collimation - Journal of Nuclear Medicine
1981-11-00: A Computed Tomographic Study of the Dog Lung During Hemorrhagic Shock and After Resuscitation - Investigative Radiology
1982-02-00: Analysis of SPECT Including Scatter and Attenuation Using Sophisticated Monte Carlo Modeling Methods - IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science
1982-02-00: Volume Determinations Using Computed Tomography
1982-07-00: Two Methods for Isolating the Lung Area of a CT Scan Image for Density and Volume Information
1982-08-29: The Effect of Compton Scattering on Quantitative SPECT Imaging - Nuclear Medicine and Biology
1983-02-25: Scatter Reduction in SPECT Images - Journal of Nuclear Medicine
1983-05-00: A Monte Carlo Model for Absorbed Dose Calculations in Computer Tomography - American Association of Physics and Medicine
1990-04-18: Radiation Transport Using Monte Carlo on Pixel Machines
The SPECT research activities helped optimizing design and software algorithms to improve image quality, reduce radiation exposure, and enable imaging of a moving heart.
Dr. Beck has made numerous technical contributions at Bell Laboratories and AT&T. His multidisciplinary background bridges the gap between advanced engineering principles and practical aviation applications. In the engineering domain, Dr. Beck's expertise includes:
Business process engineering.
Architecture reviews and audits.
Project and program management.
System and requirements engineering.
Implementation of ISO 9000 standards.
Development of identity management systems.
Notably, at AT&T, he contributed to the development of enterprise authentication services and pricing tools for high-bandwidth networks. He also played a pivotal role in achieving SEI Level 3 and 4 certifications, enhancing quality and time-to-market for products.
The key to success in aviation is to start with best-in-class operations and maintenance procedures supported by software, excellent training, root cause analysis, and continuous process improvement. Dr. Beck has created several dozen air charter companies over the past 30 years. They have grown in size and complexity, are profitable, and are still in operation today.