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

 

Videos from DVIDShub.net

451st AEG Change of Command
455th Air Expeditionary Wing
Video by Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara
Aug. 25, 2014 | 6:56
U.S. Air Force Col. Rhude Cherry III assumed command of the 451st Air Expeditionary Group from Col Scott Campbell during a change of command ceremony, August 18, 2014 Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Includes sound bites from Brig. Gen. Mark Kelly, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Public Affairs. Also available in high definition. More

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455th AEW My Story Our Mission
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455th AEW My Story Our Mission
455th AEW My Mission Our Story
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CSAF, CMSAF visit Airmen at Kandahar Airfield
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CSAF, CMSAF visit Airmen at Kandahar Airfield
Festive Flight over Afghanistan
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Festive Flight over Afghanistan
Kandahar Security Forces
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Kandahar Security Forces
MQ-9 Reaper B-roll Package
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MQ-9 Reaper B-roll Package
Defenders of Kandahar
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Defenders of Kandahar
ISR Maintence
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Interview with Lt. Col. Travis "Chicken" Acheson, Commander 124th Fighter Sq
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Interview with Lt. Col. Travis "Chicken" Acheson, Commander 124th Fighter Sq
Preflight Inspection
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Preflight Inspection
F-16 Preflight and Takeoff
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F-16 Preflight and Takeoff
Tactical Aircraft Mechanic Phase Inspection
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Tactical Aircraft Mechanic Phase Inspection
Moving Cargo and Passengers at Camp Bastion
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Moving Cargo and Passengers at Camp Bastion
CASF Airmen Provide Total Care
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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