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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RAF Lakenheath F-35s make austere landings in Finland-Pilot Interview
48th Fighter Wing
Video by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez
Sept. 4, 2024 | 2:31
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jordan Kendall, 493rd Fighter Squadron pilot, discusses an F-35A Lightning II austere landing operation with Finnish Allies prior to takeoff at RAF Lakenheath, England, Aug. 28, 2024. The pilots successfully landed on the strip of highway less than 100 feet wide as a part of BAANA24, a Finnish Air Force road base exercise. The landing marks the first time the U.S. has landed a fighter aircraft on a highway in Finland. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez) More

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US, RAF F-35 hot-pit refueling at RAF Lakenheath B-Roll
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US, RAF F-35 hot-pit refueling at RAF Lakenheath B-Roll
U.S. F-35s soar through advanced air force integration, training with NATO Allies
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U.S. F-35s soar through advanced air force integration, training with NATO Allies
U.S. F-35s launch into Ramstein Flag exercise alongside partners, Allies B-Roll
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U.S. F-35s launch into Ramstein Flag exercise alongside partners, Allies B-Roll
U.S. F-35s join NATO Allies in Ramstein Flag for cutting-edge air force integration, training
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U.S. F-35s join NATO Allies in Ramstein Flag for cutting-edge air force integration, training
48th Fighter Wing strengthens interoperability with Royal Air Force at ACE exercise
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48th Fighter Wing strengthens interoperability with Royal Air Force at ACE exercise
48th Fighter Wing demonstrates maneuverability alongside Royal Air Force at ACE exercise
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48th Fighter Wing demonstrates maneuverability alongside Royal Air Force at ACE exercise
RAF Lakenheath F-35s make austere landings in Finland-Pilot Interview
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RAF Lakenheath F-35s make austere landings in Finland-Pilot Interview
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F-35 Flagship Arrival
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F-35 Flagship Arrival
493rd Fighter Squadron Continues Collective Air Defense In Lask Poland
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493rd Fighter Squadron Continues Collective Air Defense In Lask Poland
Reapers Begin NATO Enhanced Air Policing
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Reapers Begin NATO Enhanced Air Policing
Eagles Land in Poland and Refuel With Polish Trucks
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Eagles Land in Poland and Refuel With Polish Trucks
The Grim Eagle
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The Grim Eagle
493rd Heritage Paint Scheme
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493rd Heritage Paint Scheme
LCC 2021
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LCC 2021
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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