Chief Petty Officer AET(M) Adam Finch has been named the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) Armed Forces Technician of the Year.

Adam, 37 from Torpoint, Cornwall joined the Royal Navy in 2001. He was selected for the Fast-track Artificer Apprenticeship scheme and consistently impressive performances through basic training secured him in the top 10%. He demonstrated strong technical acumen and exacting standards particularly during skill of hand training, leading to him being awarded Craftsman of the Year.

Since then, he has been employed in a broad range of areas within the Fleet Air Arm in both the maritime and land-based domains. He has embarked as a Senior Technician on a Merlin Small Ship’s Flight and has also been deployed operationally on Op HERRICK and Op ELLAMY. In 2019 he was awarded an ACNS(A&CS) 2* commendation for support to an urgent Chinook repair task. He is currently employed as an Airframe Repair Designer and deployed in support of Op NEWCOMBE.

On winning, Adam said: “It was a real honour to be nominated and I cannot believe I have won, receiving this news whilst deployed made it even more special. Having my efforts formally recognised is very humbling and has only been possible due to the support of my family. I now look forward to continuing my professional development and achieving my ultimate goal of becoming a Chartered Engineer."

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