Molly getting to see her dreams take off

DREAMS have become reality for Whitfield’s Molly Schulze, who is destined to become a future leader in the Australian Defence Force.

Molly was one of 16 young North Queenslanders welcomed into the ADF during a ceremony in Townsville this week.

She will now attend the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) in Canberra, where she will undergo extensive training for the Royal Australian Air Force while also studying for a Bachelor of Technology (Aeronautical) through the University of New South Wales.

Senior Military Recruitment Officer – North Queensland, Flight Lieutenant Brendan Rothery, said the young men and women were selected because of their aptitude and personal qualities.

“The air force and ADFA want enthusiastic team players who enjoy a challenge, are willing to work hard, and who will strive for excellence,” Flight Lieutenant Rothery said.

Molly said she was excited to join her three sisters already in the Australian Defence Force and was looking forward to the challenges ahead.

“I decided that I wanted to be a pilot when I was in primary school,” she said.

“It all began when I went with one of my older sisters to a Defence Force Recruiting ADFA information session.

“One sister is now an electronics warfare operator, one is an army chef and one is in her third year at ADFA training to be a logistics officer.

“If I’m able to successfully train as a pilot, I will have the opportunity to fly a variety of aircraft such as maritime patrol, transport and fighter jets,” she said.

In addition to military, leadership and management training, appointees attending ADFA will pursue a range of degrees including arts, busi- ness, engineering, information technology, science and technology.

Applications are currently open for the ADFA 2018 intake.

The process can take up to 12 months. For more information on life at ADFA visit www.defencejobs.gov.au/education/Adfa/