Georgia Hand said having a unique skill set is one of the best things about being an Air Force cadet.
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While still deciding on her future career, the 16 year-old Warrnambool College student said the leadership, survival skills and camaraderie she has learnt in her three years with the group has been invaluable.
"I"m learning skills that not everyone has," she said.
"These are skills that can help me later in life."
Ms Hand joins 50 other Warrnambool Australian Air Force Cadets currently learning their craft at the Pertobe Road address.
The group is hosting a recruitment night on March 21 and are hoping more teens will consider joining them.
The 413 Squadron is for teenagers aged between 12 and 18.
Meeting once a week at the Tel El Eisa Barracks, the group learn leadership skills, field craft, bush survival, aviation, traffic control, radio communication and self-defence.
"It helps build your confidence and make great friendships," Ms Hand said.
"There's usually just as many boys as girls and there's no limitations to what you can learn.
"There's so many opportunities as well."
The 413 Squadron Warrnambool Australian Air Force Cadets recruitment night will be held Thursday March 21 from 6.30pm.
The event will include a tour of the facility, activities, showbags and a question and answer session.
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