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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U.S. Airmen refuel a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft with fuel from a C-130 Hercules aircraft
182nd Airlift Wing
Video by Staff Sgt. Paul Helmig
June 27, 2023 | 1:26
U.S. Airmen with the 169th Airlift Squadron, 182nd Airlift Wing (AW), Illinois National Guard, use the Multi-Capable Airman concept and Agile Combat Employment methods to refuel a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft with fuel from a C-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to the 182nd AW during exercise Air Defender 2023 (AD23) from Wunstorf Air Base, Germany, June 19, 2023. Exercise AD23 integrates both U.S. and allied air-power to defend shared values, while leveraging and strengthening vital partnerships to deter aggression around the world. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Paul Helmig) More

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158th Fighter Wing at Air Defender 23
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158th Fighter Wing at Air Defender 23
The 165th Airlift Wing conducts personnel airdrops with German paratroopers during Air Defender 2023
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The 165th Airlift Wing conducts personnel airdrops with German paratroopers during Air Defender 2023
U.S. Airmen return to Peoria from exercise Air Defender 2023
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U.S. Airmen return to Peoria from exercise Air Defender 2023
Col. Rusty Ballard discusses the 182nd Airlift Wing's lead during exercise Air Defender 2023
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Col. Rusty Ballard discusses the 182nd Airlift Wing's lead during exercise Air Defender 2023
140th Succeeds at Air Defender 2023
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140th Succeeds at Air Defender 2023
Air Defender 2023 end of tour video
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Air Defender 2023 end of tour video
Kentucky Air Guard supports Air Defender 2023
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Kentucky Air Guard supports Air Defender 2023
139th supports NATO exercise
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139th supports NATO exercise
Multiple Air National Guard C-130 aircraft fly final 8-ship formation flight during Air Defender 2023 exercise out of Wunstorf Air Base, Germany
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Multiple Air National Guard C-130 aircraft fly final 8-ship formation flight during Air Defender 2023 exercise out of Wunstorf Air Base, Germany
Joint Medical Team at Air Defender 23 Exchange Mementos
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Joint Medical Team at Air Defender 23 Exchange Mementos
U.S. Airmen refuel an A-10 Thunderbolt from a C-130 Hercules
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U.S. Airmen refuel an A-10 Thunderbolt from a C-130 Hercules
165th Airlift Wing aircrew flies a training mission over Eastern Europe during Air Defender 2023
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165th Airlift Wing aircrew flies a training mission over Eastern Europe during Air Defender 2023
Air Defender 2023 127th Crew Chief
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Air Defender 2023 127th Crew Chief
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114th FW bolsters ACE capabilities at AD23
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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