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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Three Ship Drops at Camp Branch
130th Airlift Wing
Video by Airman 1st Class Kaden Salmons
April 19, 2024 | 2:41
Members assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing and the 123rd Contingency Response Group drop and recover container delivery systems from three C-130 J-30 Super Hercules Aircraft during joint exercise SENTRY STORM at Camp Branch, Logan County, West Virginia, April 16, 2024. SENTRY STORM is a military exercise that trains Airmen and Soldiers for a range of operations. The focus of the 2024 exercise will be on Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concepts. The goal is to deploy, disperse, and maneuver combat capabilities throughout a theater. By participating in these exercises, individuals can sharpen their skills to perform well in austere environments and against near-peer competitors. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Airman 1st Class Kaden Salmons) More

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Extraction Cargo Parachute Assembly
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Extraction Cargo Parachute Assembly
Team Charlie West Performs air proficiency training at Maclaughin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, W.V. July 10, 2024.
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Team Charlie West Performs air proficiency training at Maclaughin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, W.V. July 10, 2024.
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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