STRATEGIC PARTNERS

AHFA partners with multiple organizations who share similar missions to empower and engage youth in aviation. A complete list of our partners include:

AHFA

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be at least 16 years old by 1 June of the flight training year.
  • Be enrolled in high school or homeschool during the flight training year.
  • Be a US citizen
  • Have no more than 5 powered flight hours 
  • 3.0 current Grade Point Average either with an unofficial GPA Transcript or a registrar/counselor verifiable memorandum.

Notes: 

  • No flight or aviation experience necessary (we teach you to fly!)  
  • No commitment or obligation to the Air Force  
  • *AFROTC Cadets may apply through their institutions
  • **Non-US Citizens regardless of residency status are ineligible to apply

 

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169th CES fire department structure burn highlight reel
169th Fighter Wing
Video by Staff Sgt. Danielle Jones
March 23, 2026 | 0:25
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Firefighters assigned to the 169th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, South Carolina Air National Guard, and the Fort Jackson Fire Department conduct structure fire simulations at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, Mar. 8, 2026. The training was designed to build muscle memory and coordination, enabling firefighters to safely apply tactics to control and extinguish fires in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. The collaboration also strengthened interoperability between the two departments in preparation for potential joint emergency responses. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Danielle Jones) More

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Firefighters from San Francisco International Airport and the 60th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct live-fire training at Travis Air Force Base
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Firefighters from San Francisco International Airport and the 60th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct live-fire training at Travis Air Force Base
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Selfridge fire department supports community, saves lives
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AHFA Locations & Training Partners

  • California Aeronautical University, CA 
  • Marion Military Institute, AL 
  • Oklahoma State University, OK  
  • South Dakota State University, SD 
  • Troy University, AL
  • Schreiner University, TX
  • University of Texas San Antonio, TX

*To learn how to become one of our training locations please email: 

 Afrs.ahfa.studentapplications@us.af.mil 

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS RECEIVE* 

  • Up to 12-15 flight hours 
  • Housing and meals during training 
  • Transportation to/from training location 
  • Classroom training (ground school) 
  • Flight simulator training 
  • All training is provided by FAA Certified Flight Instructors 
  • Access to university recreation facilities 
  • Mentorship from Air Force aviators  

*All items funded by USAF except:

  • FAA Class III Med Certificate
  • Luggage during travel
  • Personal driving to/from university assigned session

Contact us

Please direct program questions to:

Afrs.ahfa.studentapplications@us.af.mil

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