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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More than an Airman: Tech. Sgt. Matthias Lilly
130th Airlift Wing
Video by Master Sgt. Eugene Crist
Dec. 6, 2019 | 4:15
"More than an Airman" tells the stories of the men and women of the 130th Airlift Wing, focusing on life outside of the uniform and how it has shaped them into the Airmen they are today.

Tech. Sgt. Matthias Lilly is an Occupational Safety Specialist assigned to the 130th Safety Office. In this episode, Lilly talks about his experiences as a troubled youth and how the Mountaineer Challenge Academy set him on a renewed path. (U.S. Air National Guard Video by Master Sgt. Eugene Crist) More

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Fly Away Readiness Exercise (FLARE) Day 3
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Fly Away Readiness Exercise (FLARE) Day 3
130th AW Update: #FollowTheBird
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130th AW Update: #FollowTheBird
130th AW Update: December Episode of "The Drop"
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130th AW Update: December Episode of "The Drop"
The Drop- Episode 5 Lt.Col Corey Gause and Capt. Undrena Gause
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The Drop- Episode 5 Lt.Col Corey Gause and Capt. Undrena Gause
The Drop- Episode 4 Chief Master Sgt. Scott and Beth Melton
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The Drop- Episode 4 Chief Master Sgt. Scott and Beth Melton
The Drop- Episode 3 Staff Sgt. Kyle McCormick
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The Drop- Episode 3 Staff Sgt. Kyle McCormick
A tribute to Brig. Gen. J. Kemp McLaughlin
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130th Airlift Wing, Air Force Connect Introduction
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West Virginia National Guard to honor dignified arrival and funeral of WWII veteran 2nd Lt. Clarence Dragoo
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West Virginia National Guard to honor dignified arrival and funeral of WWII veteran 2nd Lt. Clarence Dragoo
Message on the passing of Tech. David Board
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Message on the passing of Tech. David Board
130th Airlift Wing Airman Train For Water Survival
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130th Airlift Wing Airman Train For Water Survival
Training Event Sentry Storm - 130th Operations Group
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Training Event Sentry Storm - 130th Operations Group
Training Event Sentry Storm - 130th Security Forces Readiness Training
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Training Event Sentry Storm - 130th Security Forces Readiness Training
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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