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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Project Mercury boosts innovation at Osan Air Base
51st Fighter Wing
Video by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter
Aug. 21, 2024 | 1:39
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Osan Air Base participate in a 3-day innovation workshop called Project Mercury at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 30 - Aug. 1, 2024.

This workshop marked the first time Project Mercury coaches trained Airmen in the Pacific Air Forces and on the Korean Peninsula; uniting personnel from various ranks and career fields to engage in Constructive Conflict™ and structured problem solving to generate data-driven solutions to mission related challenges.

The workshop is designed to gain interest in the 12-week course to become a Certified Professional Innovator, generate and present actionable innovative solutions to wing leadership, and instill an innovative culture, competency and community within the Air Force and Space Force to outpace any and all peer competitors. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sergeant Kahdija Slaughter)
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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