Maryland State Police Aviation Command Will Also Recognize 2013 Pilot of the Year

The Maryland State Police Aviation Command's rescheduled ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the new helicopter assigned to the Salisbury Section will be Wednesday, 3/5/14 at 1pm.

Speakers will include Col. Marcus Brown, MSP Superintendent, Dr. Richard Alcorta, State EMS Medical Director, Delegate Norman Conway, District 38B,  Mayor Rick Meehan, Town of Ocean City, and a patient/survivor.


 Mr. Stan Finch, 2013 Pilot of the Year, will also be recognized.

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MARYLAND STATE POLICE AVIATION COMMAND ANNOUNCES

2013 PILOT OF THE YEAR

Mr. William S. “Stan” Finch, Jr.

 

(MIDDLE RIVER, MD) -- The Maryland State Police Aviation Command (MSPAC) has selected Mr. William S. “Stan” Finch, Jr. as the 2013 Pilot of the Year.  Mr. Finch is assigned to the Salisbury Aviation Section based at the Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport.  He was selected by his peers for this annual award based on proven performance, dedication, and commitment to the MSPAC mission. 

     Mr. Finch has been a member of the Maryland State Police Aviation Command for over 30 years.  During his tenure he has served as an Aviation Trauma Technician (precursor to Flight Paramedic), Pilot, Sergeant, Instructor Pilot and Civilian Pilot.  In 2013 he was named the Lead Instructor Pilot for the statewide transition into the new, state of the art, AW139 multi-mission helicopter. In this role he was responsible for drafting a Training Syllabus and Training Manual in compliance with FAA guidelines. Mr. Finch then coordinated and supervised the training of pilots on the new AW139 helicopter. As a result of his tireless work and dedication to duty, MSPAC has transitioned the first three Sections into the new helicopter with the fourth transition session beginning next week.  Thanks to Mr. Finch’s efforts across the state, MSPAC continues to serve the State of Maryland with the most advanced and capable multi-mission helicopter available. It is the highlight of his 40 years of dedication to Maryland.

 

Personal Background

Name:  William S. “Stan” Finch, Jr.

 

Assignment: Instructor Pilot – Salisbury Aviation Section

History: Over 40 years of service to the MSP; 25 years as a Trooper/Pilot and 15 years as Civilian Pilot. Over 30 years of service to Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Company. 

 

Hobbies: NASCAR, Hunting and driving to Marshall University.

 

Family: Resides in Pocomoke, Worcester County with his wife Cathy.
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Congratulations Stan!!!