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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Ramstein Airmen palletize, drop cargo during Thracian Summer 24
86th Airlift Wing
Video by Staff Sgt. John Foister
Aug. 27, 2024 | 3:46
U.S. Airmen palletize, load and drop cargo from C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during Thracian Summer 2024, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, August 20, 2024. The aircraft served as the primary platform to drop palletized cargo with Bulgarian and U.S. parachute infantry. Thracian Summer is a two-week flying training deployment for American and Bulgarian forces to work together and learn how each performs their mission. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. John Foister) More

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Operation Santa Drop delivers holiday cheer to Ramstein AB B-Roll
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Operation Santa Drop delivers holiday cheer to Ramstein AB B-Roll
435th CTS Airmen build K-Span frame B-Roll
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435th CTS Airmen build K-Span frame B-Roll
Bulgarian and American service members stand together to welcome Bulgarian Minister of Defense Atanas Dimitrov Zapryanov
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Bulgarian and American service members stand together to welcome Bulgarian Minister of Defense Atanas Dimitrov Zapryanov
Ramstein C-130J Super Hercules aircraft drop cargo for Thracian Summer 24
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Ramstein Airmen palletize, drop cargo during Thracian Summer 24
Ramstein Airmen palletize, drop cargo during Thracian Summer 24
NATO Allies conduct static line jumps
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NATO Allies conduct static line jumps
Night delivery in Poland in support of NATO Allies
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Night delivery in Poland in support of NATO Allies
435 SFS defenders facilitate the arrival of 82nd Airborne Division soldiers
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435 SFS defenders facilitate the arrival of 82nd Airborne Division soldiers
NATO support operations: Downloading cargo in Poland (B-Roll)
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NATO support operations: Downloading cargo in Poland (B-Roll)
Supporting our NATO Allies in Poland
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Supporting our NATO Allies in Poland
A look at tactical 435 AGOW operations in Poland
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A look at tactical 435 AGOW operations in Poland
435th AGOW and 521st AMOW receive 82nd Airborne Division in Poland
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435th AGOW and 521st AMOW receive 82nd Airborne Division in Poland
435 AGOW receives 82nd Airborne Division in Poland
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435 AGOW receives 82nd Airborne Division in Poland
435 CRG Newcomers Video
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435 CRG Newcomers Video
Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-4 Overall Video
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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