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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Team McChord tackles Swift Response 24
62nd Airlift Wing
Video by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony
May 30, 2024 | 1:44
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U.S. and Allied service members from across the globe participate in Exercise Swift Response 24, throughout the month of May, 2024. Swift Response 24 is a dynamic U.S. Army Europe & Africa led exercise focused on Allied airborne forces’ ability to quickly and effectively respond to crises as an interoperable, multi-national team. The footage for this video was created by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jared Lovett, Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond, U.S. Army Spc. Ashley Xie and Vincenzo Vitiello. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony) More

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Team McChord reflects on 2024 achievements
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Team McChord reflects on 2024 achievements
62d MDS Training Video
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Team McChord Airmen return from deployment
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NW Region Warrior CARE Event Day 4
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JBLM Chaplain Corps celebrates dual anniversaries
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Behind the radar: 62d OSS ATC ensures safety in the skies
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62d OSS conducts SERE Water Survival Training
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Team McChord hosts Italian Air Force en route to RED FLAG-Alaska 24-1
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Resources

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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