Nelda Lee
The basics
Quick facts
Gender:
Female
Education:
Auburn University
The details
Biography
Introduction
Nelda Lee was a Boeing design and flight test engineer.During her 45-year career (Lee retired in 2014), she considers her most memorable moment to be When she flew an F-15, supervised by Boeing test pilot Gary Jennings, a certified instructor.As a result, Lee became the first woman to record flying time in an F-15.
She began her career with McDonnell Douglas. Over the course of her career, she oversaw four military aircraft including the F-15Eagle, AV-8 Harrier, T-45Goshawk, and F/A-18 Hornet.
Education
Lee was the second woman to receive a BS degree in Aerospace Engineering from Auburn University. Lee has an MA degree in Management and Human Resources Development from Webster University.