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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437th AMXS performs maintenance on C-17 during Exercise Explodeo
Joint Base Charleston
Video by Staff Sgt. Ashley Mikaio
Jan. 26, 2024 | 2:12
U.S. Airmen from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintain a C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft during Exercise Explodeo at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 22, 2024. The essence of Explodeo is to ensure the Department of Defense’s readiness for immediate deployment, emphasizing the speed and precision with which its forces can be projected to where they are needed most. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio) More

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JB Charleston participates in Palmetto Challenge 25
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JB Charleston participates in Palmetto Challenge 25
628th ABW and 437th AW conduct EXPLODEO 2.0 exercise
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628th ABW and 437th AW conduct EXPLODEO 2.0 exercise
EXPLODEO 2.0 interview with 2nd Lt. Jessica Stephenson
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EXPLODEO 2.0 interview with 2nd Lt. Jessica Stephenson
437th APS participates in EXPLODEO 2.0 exercise
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437th APS participates in EXPLODEO 2.0 exercise
437th APS load cargo during EXPLODEO 2.0
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437th APS load cargo during EXPLODEO 2.0
437th APS prepares cargo during EXPLODEO 2.0
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437th APS prepares cargo during EXPLODEO 2.0
EXPLODEO Exercise Flights Underway at Joint Base Charleston
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EXPLODEO Exercise Flights Underway at Joint Base Charleston
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437th AW completes HIMARS training mission
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437th Airlift Wing conducts mass training day
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437th Airlift Wing conducts mass training day
437th Airlift Wing supports Mosaic Tiger 24-1
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437th Airlift Wing supports Mosaic Tiger 24-1
15th AS returns from AFFORGEN deployment
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15th AS returns from AFFORGEN deployment
15th AS returns from AFFORGEN deployment
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Joint Base Charleston C-17 Prepares for Takeoff
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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