Celeste Nelson
About Celeste Nelson
Celeste Nelson is a helicopter mechanic with extensive experience in aviation maintenance and ground handling. She has worked for various organizations, including Amentum and PAE, and has a background in animal care and management.
Current Role at Amentum
Celeste Nelson has been employed at Amentum as a Helicopter Mechanic since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for performing maintenance on AeroStar AS350B3 helicopters and Cessna C206H single-engine airplanes for the CBP Air and Marine Division. Her duties include conducting operational and functional checks, as well as washing, towing, and fueling aircraft. She utilizes ground handling equipment to move aircraft and operates fuel trucks, ensuring that all maintenance tasks are completed to standard.
Previous Experience in Aviation Maintenance
Prior to her current position, Celeste Nelson worked as a Helicopter Mechanic at PAE from 2015 to 2021. During her six years in this role, she gained extensive experience in aviation maintenance. Additionally, she worked as an aviation mechanic for DynCorp International from 1999 to 2000. Her background includes responsibilities such as the launch and recovery of aircraft for daily scheduled flights and the proper handling and storage of hazardous chemicals.
Education and Training
Celeste Nelson studied at Lake Area Technical College, where she earned an Associate of Applied Sciences degree in Aviation Maintenance Technician from 1993 to 1995. She also completed a field guiding program at Bushwise Field Guides in 2007, which lasted for 11 months. This educational background has equipped her with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in aviation maintenance and mechanics.
Diverse Work History
Celeste Nelson has a diverse work history that includes various roles outside of aviation. She worked as an assistant manager at Cinemark from 2010 to 2012 and served as a zoo keeper at the City of El Paso from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she held a temporary position at Citibank through ManpowerGroup in 2000 and worked as an animal keeper at Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum in 2011. This range of experiences has contributed to her adaptability and skill set.