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

California Air National Guard Aerial Fire Fighting C-130J Drops Retardant on Trout Fire
146 Airlift Wing, California Air National Guard
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July 16, 2024 | 1:35
California Air National Guard personnel and MAFFS (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) aircrew Capt. Cameron Sheppard and Maj. Nate Southwick and Capt. Tyler Henry, with the 115th Airlift Squadron, Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, follows a U.S. Forest Service lead plane as they perform a fire retardant drop from inside the flight deck of a MAFFS-equipped C-130J Super Hercules above the 'Trout Fire' in Tulare County California, July 15, 2024. These C-130 aircraft are equipped with the U.S. Forest Service's MAFFS, which can drop up to 3,000 gallons of fire retardant in less than 10 seconds across a quarter-mile line. Department of Defense C-130s such as these can be converted into airtankers and provide a critical "surge" capability that can be used to bolster wildfire suppression efforts when commercial airtankers are fully committed or not readily available. (U.S. Air National Guard Video by Tech Sgt. Sean Silver) More

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Inside the Cockpit of a California National Guard C-130 Suppressing Hughes Fire
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Inside the Cockpit of a California National Guard C-130 Suppressing Hughes Fire
MAFFS 5 Takeoff B Roll - 302d Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve
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MAFFS 5 Takeoff B Roll - 302d Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve
MAFFS 5 Takeoff Clip - 302nd Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve
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MAFFS 5 Takeoff Clip - 302nd Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve
MAFFS 5 Flight Line B Roll - 302nd Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve
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MAFFS 5 Flight Line B Roll - 302nd Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve
CAL GUARD C-130's activated to support wildland fire suppression operations in Southern California
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CAL GUARD C-130's activated to support wildland fire suppression operations in Southern California
MAFFS Unit Load - 302d Airlift Wing
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MAFFS Unit Load - 302d Airlift Wing
MAFFS Load - 153rd Airlift Wing - Wyoming ANG
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MAFFS Load - 153rd Airlift Wing - Wyoming ANG
U.S. Military and Kenya Defense Forces strengthen base defense response- B-Roll
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U.S. Military and Kenya Defense Forces strengthen base defense response- B-Roll
U.S. Military and Kenya Defense Forces strengthen base defense response
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U.S. Military and Kenya Defense Forces strengthen base defense response
449th AEG Safety reduces airfield hazards
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449th AEG Safety reduces airfield hazards
California Air National Guard Aerial Fire Fighting C-130J Drops Retardant on Long Fire
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California Air National Guard Aerial Fire Fighting C-130J Drops Retardant on Long Fire
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California Air National Guard Aerial Fire Fighting C-130J Drops Retardant on Trout Fire
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California Air National Guard Aerial Fire Fighting C-130J Drops Retardant on 'Packsaddle' and 'Laura Fire'
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California Air National Guard Aerial Fire Fighting C-130J Drops Retardant on 'Packsaddle' and 'Laura Fire'
2024 MAFFS spring training wrap-up news package
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2024 MAFFS spring training wrap-up news package
726th EMSS ammo supports ACE initiative
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726th EMSS ammo supports ACE initiative
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Resources

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