Nelda Lee

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.[1]

She began her career with McDonnell Douglas. Over the course of her career, she oversaw four military aircraft including the F-15 Eagle, AV-8 Harrier, T-45 Goshawk, and F/A-18 Hornet.[2]

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.[2]

References
  1. "A Pioneer for Women in Aerospace Retires from the Jet She Loves". Boeing. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  2. "Nelda Leww". Women in Aviation International. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
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