Nelson Perez

Nelson Perez works at Blue Origin's Launch Complex 36, located on Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. As a Launch Operations Controller he oversees mission-critical operations for New Glenn Mission Execution which includes daily operations, hazardous clear zones, and managing operational flows. He helps develop and oversee integration and testing flows in collaboration with vehicle processing and refurbishment teams. Nelson plays an integral role in ensuring the successful integration and testing of launch vehicle systems and multiple infrastructure projects at Launch Complex 36.

Nelson has 20 years of experience working in flight operations, flight training, global pilot recruitment campaigns and development of airline training centers and infrastructure projects. Nelson began his aviation career here at the Sanford International Airport as a dispatcher at Delta Connection Academy. Nelson received an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from Valencia College and has over 40+ hours of flight time in Cessna, Cirrus, and Piper aircraft.

Nelson has a passion for aviation and promoting careers in STEM. During his time working at L3Harris, he worked with various aviation nonprofit organizations and local Aviation Magnet Schools to encourage pathways for future generations to pursue careers in aerospace especially here in Central Florida.