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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

Day in the life of an instructor pilot

47th Flying Training Wing

Video by Airman 1st Class David Phaff

July 13, 2021 | 1:57

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1st Lt. Elliot Knowles, talks about his life at Laughlin Air Force Base and what his day-to-day life is like teaching America's Future pilots and helping shape and lead the Air Force into the future. Knowles is an instructor pilot for the Texan II T-6 and teaches students the basics of flying before polishing and improving their skills. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class David Phaff) More

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How to become a Pilot

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

Please direct program questions to:

Afrs.ahfa.studentapplications@us.af.mil

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