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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Texas, Nebraska ANG participate in international exercise
149th Fighter Wing (Texas Air National Guard)
Video by Tech. Sgt. Mindy Bloem
July 2, 2018 | 2:07
Members of the 149th Fighter Wing recently deployed to the Czech Republic to participate in an air-to-air exercise called Sky Avenger. This year’s exercise coincides with 100 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries and is the 25th anniversary that Czech and U.S. forces have partnered together under the National Guard’s State Partnership Program.

SOT: Maj. Thomas Werner, F-16 instructor pilot
“I think it’s a fantastic opportunity to actually celebrate the 25th anniversary on location, working with Nebraska, working with the Czechs, and what better way than to celebrate it by doing an exercise joint-wise where we get to integrate with them, where we get to refuel with Nebraska, get to fly with the Czechs and all the mission sets that we do. We learn all kinds of things from them. They learn some things from us and I think all three of us - all three parties involved end up the better for it.”

The program links U.S. states with key partner countries around the world. Texas and Nebraska Guard members share one of these partnerships with our Czech allies, and take turns hosting events at each other’s bases.

SOT: SMSgt Donald Yedlicka, Quality Assurance chief inspector
“Because of the NATO pact that I think it helps us be able to work together logistically if we had to deploy here and fight something on a bigger theater like this - hopefully that would never come to fruition, but if that’s the case it’s better to have gone through the paces to be able to do it and be fairly proficient at it.”

SOT: 1st Lt. Jan Brzon, Czech Air Force Logistics Officer
“I should probably say it’s improving our defensive capabilities, but to me, personally, it’s more about the human experience. It’s about different cultures as well. You guys are trying to shake my hand every time I see you, even if it’s like the fifth time I’ve already seen you. It’s always about hand shakes which is kind of nice. I think you guys are just down to earth, sincere, nice guys.”

Reporting for the 149th Fighter Wing from CASLAV Air Base in the Czech Republic, I’m Tech. Sgt. Mindy Bloem. 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