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  
  • *USAFA & AFROTC Cadets may apply through their institutions
  • **Non-US Citizens regardless of residency status are ineligible to apply

 

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Block 45 Upgrade
92nd Air Refueling Wing
Video by Staff Sgt. Jason Bailey
Oct. 30, 2015 | 1:08
Air Force Staff Sergeant Jason Bailey takes us to Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, where innovation has changed the way airmen fuel the fight. 22 Fairchild KC -135’s are slated to be upgraded, which will extend the life of the tanker until the year 2040.

Narration: Members of the 92 Air Refueling Wing recently welcomed home an old friend. The wing’s flagship, KC-135 Stratotanker Number 0092, returned after a few modifications and is the first of the fleet to receive new block 45 upgrades.
Capt. McBride: “The biggest thing that changed was the engine instruments went from mostly analog with a few digital pieces to completely digital.”
Narration: Captain Timothy McBride and his crew successfully piloted the tanker back to Fairchild, where an eager audience couldn’t wait to get a first look at the up-grades.
Narration: there’re quite a few new bells and whistles on 0092 to cover, but
Capt. McBride: “if you ever go and rent a real nice luxury car, you’re going to see features in that you wouldn’t find in a cheaper car, and once you learn how to use those features, you grow to love them.”
Narration: and the mission will clearly benefit from this upgrade.
Capt. McBride: “The block 45 upgrade makes our mission a little bit easier in the sense that our ability to maintain a more stable platform has increased.”
Narration: More KC -135s should be receiving this upgrade in the near future. From Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, I’m (Air Force) Staff Sergeant Jason Bailey. More

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AHFA Locations & Training Partners

  • California Aeronautical University, CA 
  • California Baptist 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
  • Tennesse State University, TN

*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