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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1st Lt. Cale Simmons B-Roll
Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center
Video by christopher pape
July 22, 2016 | 6:50
160712-F-ZN997-001
22 July 2016
Trt:00;06;56

1st Lt. Cale Simmons, Air Force contracting officer, World Class Athlete Program member, and 2016 Summer Olympian.


00;00;10 - 00;00;20
Simmons chalks up hands

00;00;30 - 00;01;18
Various shots/Various angles
Simmons pole vaulting

00;01;18 - 00;02;29
Various shots/Various angles
Simmons pole vaulting [SLOW MOTION]

00;02;29 - 00;04;01
Various shots/Various angles
Simmons interacting with Pole Vault Coach Scott Steffan, U.S. Air Force Academy

00;04;01 - 00;05;44
Various shots/Various angles
Simmons meets with Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center
(AFIMSC) senior leaders

00;05;44 - 00;06;16
Simmons receives a coin from Chief Master Sgt. Jose A. LugoSantiago, AFIMSC Command Chief

00;06;16 - 00;06;56
Simmons receives a coin from Maj. Gen. Theresa Carter, former AFIMSC Commander
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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