Background
Burt, John Alan was born on August 3, 1943 in Annapolis, Maryland, United States. Son of Wayne Vincent and Grace Louise (DuBois) Burt.
Burt, John Alan was born on August 3, 1943 in Annapolis, Maryland, United States. Son of Wayne Vincent and Grace Louise (DuBois) Burt.
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, United States Naval Academy, 1965; MSAE, Naval Postgraduate School, 1971.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1965; advanced through grades to captain, United States Navy, 1985; associate chairman aero engineering department United States Naval Academy, United States Navy, Annapolis, 1974-1977; development engineer missiles Naval Air Systems Command, United States Navy, Washington, 1977-1980; co-chair Pegasus engine joint control board, United States Navy/United Kingdom Ministry of Defense, London, 1980-1983; director large turbine engines Naval Air Systems Command, United States Navy, Washington, 1983-1984; executive assistant to commander Naval Air Systems Command, United States Navy, Washington, 1984-1985; support aircraft program manager Naval Air Systems Command, United States Navy, Washington, 1985-1986; commander naval weapons center, United States Navy, China Lake, California, 1986-1989; special assistant to administrator, Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, 1989-1990; executive director, Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, 1990-1994; director test and evaluation, Department of Defense, Washington, 1994-1996; assistant deputy chief staff I and L,, United States Marine Corps, Washington, since 1996. Board directors International Test & Evaluation Association, Washington.
Member Naval Institute.
Married Mary Streamer Mechesney, June 12, 1965. Children: John Edward, Heather Burt Kinkead, Kathryn Burt Polk.