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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

MACH: F-35A Lightning II Demo

419th Fighter Wing

Video by Senior Airman Jack Rodgers

Dec. 11, 2024 | 1:23

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“He’ll say send it. I’ll do a climb straight up, do a split S back down, roll right, roll left, roll right. Last maneuver, out for “tac” pitch. My favorite, usually everybody’s favorite. Come back in, show center, deploy my burner can right out you, cover your ears!”

Ride along for an inside look with Mach, the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team Commander, as she performs at the Warriors Over the Wasatch Air Show at Hill Air Force Base. More

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Day 2 Ops: 4th FS and 4 FGS Continue Bamboo Eagle 25-3 Missions

Day 2 Ops: 4th FS and 4 FGS Continue Bamboo Eagle 25-3 Missions

F-35 Formation Flight over Vance Air Force Base

F-35 Formation Flight over Vance Air Force Base

MACH: F-35A Lightning II Demo

MACH: F-35A Lightning II Demo

419th and 388th Fighter Wings return from deployment

419th and 388th Fighter Wings return from deployment

Meet the F-35 Demo Pilot

Meet the F-35 Demo Pilot

Bamboo Eagle 24-1 lands at Edwards AFB

Bamboo Eagle 24-1 lands at Edwards AFB

F-35 Demo Team Rehearsal Practice Dec 13, 2023, b-roll package

F-35 Demo Team Rehearsal Practice Dec 13, 2023, b-roll package

F-35 Demo Team Rehearsal Dec 13, 2023, insta reel

F-35 Demo Team Rehearsal Dec 13, 2023, insta reel

Hill Air Force Base October 2023 Deployment

Hill Air Force Base October 2023 Deployment

388th Fighter Wing participates in William Tell 2023 F-35A Lightning II weapons load competition

388th Fighter Wing participates in William Tell 2023 F-35A Lightning II weapons load competition

388th FW William Tell F-35 weapons load competition

388th FW William Tell F-35 weapons load competition

34th Fighter Generation Squadron conducts Agile Combat Employment Exercise

34th Fighter Generation Squadron conducts Agile Combat Employment Exercise

388th and 419th Fighter Wing Pilots complete water survival training

388th and 419th Fighter Wing Pilots complete water survival training

388th, 419th F-35A B-roll

388th, 419th F-35A B-roll

F-35A Demonstration Team finishes first season as part of 388th Fighter Wing

F-35A Demonstration Team finishes first season as part of 388th Fighter Wing

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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

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Afrs.ahfa.studentapplications@us.af.mil

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