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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146th Airlift Wing conducts aerial fire-fighting training with U.S. Forest Service
146 Airlift Wing, California Air National Guard
Video by Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Carzis
May 12, 2021 | 1:49
MAFFS (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) equipped C-130J and C-130E aircraft from the 146th Airlift Wing, Port Hueneme, California, and the 152nd Airlift Wing, Reno, Nevada, participate in annual certification training hosted by the U.S. Forest Service, at the San Bernardino Air Tanker Base, California. May 5, 2021. 2021 marks the 48 years of partnership between the U.S. Forest Service and the Air National Guard's aerial fire fighting mission. (U.S. Air National Guard video by: Tech. Sgt. Nieko Carzis) More

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146th AES and CCAT Teams Employ Agile Combat Employment Methods at Sentry South-Southern Strike Exercise
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146th AES and CCAT Teams Employ Agile Combat Employment Methods at Sentry South-Southern Strike Exercise
146th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 146th Critical Care Air Transportation Team participate in Sentry South-Southern Strike 2025
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146th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 146th Critical Care Air Transportation Team participate in Sentry South-Southern Strike 2025
California Air National Guard C-130J MAFFS Flight Deck Footage Hughes Fires
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California Air National Guard C-130J MAFFS Flight Deck Footage Hughes Fires
Inside the cockpit of California National Guard's MAFFS 6 C-130J supporting firefighting efforts against Palisades Fire
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Inside the cockpit of California National Guard's MAFFS 6 C-130J supporting firefighting efforts against Palisades Fire
146th Airlift Wing Supports U.S. Forest Service with MAFFS C-130 Aerial Fire Fighting for Borel Fire
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146th Airlift Wing Supports U.S. Forest Service with MAFFS C-130 Aerial Fire Fighting for Borel Fire
MAFFS Operations Expand with Additional Fire Fighting Aircraft from Nevada and Wyoming Air National Guard
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MAFFS Operations Expand with Additional Fire Fighting Aircraft from Nevada and Wyoming Air National Guard
Boss Lift
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Boss Lift
U.S. Air National Guardsmen offload passengers and equipment during Air Defender 23
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U.S. Air National Guardsmen offload passengers and equipment during Air Defender 23
U.S. Airmen and German soldiers offload a C-17 Globemaster aircraft in preparation for exercise Air Defender 2023
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U.S. Airmen and German soldiers offload a C-17 Globemaster aircraft in preparation for exercise Air Defender 2023
West Coast Jazz Ensemble of the Air Force Performances
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West Coast Jazz Ensemble of the Air Force Performances
146th Airlift Wing Contingency Response Flight supports readiness exercise with 129th Rescue Wing
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146th Airlift Wing Contingency Response Flight supports readiness exercise with 129th Rescue Wing
146th CRF conducts CBRN exercises
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146th CRF conducts CBRN exercises
Hollywood Guard mobilizes to support MAFFS aerial wildland firefighting
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Hollywood Guard mobilizes to support MAFFS aerial wildland firefighting
146th Security Forces Squadron Phoenix Raven Indoctrination
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146th Security Forces Squadron Phoenix Raven Indoctrination
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146th Airlift Wing conducts aerial fire-fighting training with U.S. Forest Service
146th Airlift Wing conducts aerial fire-fighting training with U.S. Forest Service
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Resources

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