Background
Pratt,, John Robert was born on June 15, 1942 in St. Joseph, Michigan, United States. Son of John Robert and Helen Dorothy (Long) Pratt.
city official aviation services executive
Pratt,, John Robert was born on June 15, 1942 in St. Joseph, Michigan, United States. Son of John Robert and Helen Dorothy (Long) Pratt.
Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1965. Degree, United States Air Force Air War College, 1984.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1965, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel, 1986, active services, 1965—1977, research, since 1977. Principal Pratt Aviation Services, Anchorage, 1975—1986, Aero Forensics, Anchorage, since 1986. Manager, 1977—1980; maintenance manager Department Transit, Municipality of Anchorage, 1980—1986.
Field director Alaska, Seaplane Pilots Association, since 1980. Member Municipal Airports Advisory Commission, 1979—1980. Planner Merrill Field Air Shows, 1980—1984.
Board governors Elmendorf Aero Club, 1974—1975, manager, 1977—1980. Member Merrill Field Master Plan Advisory Committee, 1977—1978. Member air traffic control advisory committee Anchorage Community College, since 1984.
Member master plan update and Federal Aviation Administration noise study committees Juneau and Anchorage International Airports, Department transactions and Public Facilities, State Alaska, since 1985. Member translations committee Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, since 1986.
Member of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Experimental Aircraft Association, Seaplane Pilots Association, Alaska Airmen's Association, Quiet Birdmen, National Rifle Association (licentiate), Air Force Association (licentiate).
Married Elaine C. Hartman, April 26, 1968.