Background
Birkitt, John Clair was born on August 20, 1941 in Inglewood, California, United States. Son of Clair Willis and Helene Blanche (Gille) Birkitt.
Birkitt, John Clair was born on August 20, 1941 in Inglewood, California, United States. Son of Clair Willis and Helene Blanche (Gille) Birkitt.
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, 1969.
Engineer Aerojet Manufacturing Company, Fullerton, California, 1969—1974. Engineer defense and space systems group TRW, Redondo Beach, 1974—1979, plant manager advanced ground systems engineering Long Beach, 1979—1983. Test conductor Capistrano test site, San Clemente, 1975—1983.
Technical manager Ford Aerospace and Communications Corporation, Newport Beach, 1983—1986. General manager White Missile Range Operations, W.J. Schafer Associates, Inc., Arlington, Virginia, since 1986. With United States Marine Corps, 1959-1965.
Vice president, treasurer, training officer El Cariso Volunteer Fire Department, since 1978. Member of National Defense Preparedness Association, National Management Association, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (senior ), Musical Box Society International, National Association Watch and Clock Collectors.
Married Constance Ellen May, June 4, 1966. Married Linda Ann Aylmer, September 13, 1980. Children: Andra, Robert, Danielle, William.