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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TEASER – Airman Magazine: Artificial Intelligence
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Video by Tech. Sgt. Janiqua Robinson
May 15, 2024 | 2:13
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This video is a teaser for the May issue of Airman Magazine that focuses on Artificial Intelligence. The video features footage from May 2, 2024, when the Secretary of the Air Force, Frank Kendall, was flown by an autonomous X-62A VISTA, at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The video also features an interview with James Tucker, 412th Test Wing historian, who explains how Edwards AFB became the home of experimental aircraft testing.

To learn more about how the U.S. Air Force is researching and testing autonomous aircraft, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, visit airmanmagazine.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Janiqua P. Robinson) More

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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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