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Marija Jovanovich
Marija Jovanovich is a military test pilot and the RAAF’s most senior female pilot. Jovanovich has over 3,300 hours of flight experience, in over 30 different types of aircraft. She is currently the Commanding Officer of 10 Squadron, where she teaches and leads the next generation of aviators. Jovanovich is the second female pilot in RAAF’s history to take command of a flying unit.

Education
Jovanovich joined the RAAF in 2001 and studied at UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) between 2001 and 2004. In 2004 she graduated from UNSW with a Bachelor of Science majoring in mathematics and physics, with first class Honours and a University Medal in Physics. Jovanovich underwent flying training on the CT-4B and PC-9/A aircraft and graduated from No 206 Pilots Course in 2006. After graduating from ADFA and pilot training, she flew the P3 Orion on operations and exercises all over the world, including the Middle East, US, Asia, and Southwest Pacific. During operational service she earned her Masters in Systems Engineering in 2013. In 2013, Jovanovich attended the prestigious United States Air Force Test Pilot School, flying 23 types of aircraft over the duration of the course. She was the first Australian in 25 years to complete the course.

Career
On return from the US, Jovanovich worked as a test pilot at the Aircraft Research and Development Unit at RAAF Base Edinburgh. She currently works as a flight commander at No. 10 Squadron, flying Orion aircraft.

Awards

 * 2019 - Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM) for meritorious achievement and devotion to duty as the initial Commander of Task Element 629.3.1.1 during operation PHILIPPINES ASSIST, supporting the liberation of Marawi.
 * 2021 - Duke of Gloucester Cup for Most Proficient Flying Unit of 2020.