Clay Adam
About Clay Adam
Clay Adam is the Vehicle Assembly Lead at Rocket Lab in Auckland, New Zealand, a position he has held since 2017. He has a background in avionics engineering, having previously worked for BAE Systems Australia and British Airways.
Work at Rocket Lab
Clay Adam has been employed at Rocket Lab since 2017, serving as the Vehicle Assembly Lead. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the assembly of launch vehicles. His work is based in Auckland, New Zealand, where he has contributed to the company's mission of advancing space technology and launching small satellites into orbit.
Previous Experience in Aviation Maintenance
Before joining Rocket Lab, Clay Adam worked in the aviation sector. He was employed at BAE Systems Australia as an Aviation Maintenance Engineer specializing in Avionics. His tenure included two separate periods: first from 2012 for eight months and then again from 2013 to 2014 for one year, both based in Townsville, Australia. Additionally, he briefly worked with British Airways as an Aviation Maintenance Engineer in Cardiff, United Kingdom, for two months in 2013.
Education Background
Clay Adam attended Te Awamutu College from 1999 to 2003, completing a four-year program. This educational foundation has supported his career in engineering and aviation maintenance.