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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Exercise Agile Bison puts Airmen’s skill to the test and strengthens interoperability across Europe
86th Airlift Wing
Video by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez
April 22, 2025 | 3:32
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing participate in exercise Agile Bison 25-1 at Chièvres Air Base, Belgium; Ramstein Air Base; and Hohenfels, Germany April 10 - 14, 2025. This exercise was an opportunity for Airmen to execute events like a static-line airborne jump and off-loading vehicles from a C-130J Super Hercules, strengthening interoperability between the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez) More

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No runway, no problem; Agile Bison 25-1 tests rapid deployment tactics at Chièvres AB
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No runway, no problem; Agile Bison 25-1 tests rapid deployment tactics at Chièvres AB
No runway, no problem; Agile Bison 25-1 tests rapid deployment tactics at Chièvres AB B-Roll
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No runway, no problem; Agile Bison 25-1 tests rapid deployment tactics at Chièvres AB B-Roll
435th AGOW secures camp, engages opposing forces in simulated firefight B-Roll
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435th AGOW secures camp, engages opposing forces in simulated firefight B-Roll
Exercise Agile Bison puts Airmen’s skill to the test and strengthens interoperability across Europe
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Exercise Agile Bison puts Airmen’s skill to the test and strengthens interoperability across Europe
Air and ground forces sling-load 435th AGOW assets at Hohenfels B-Roll
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Air and ground forces sling-load 435th AGOW assets at Hohenfels B-Roll
Air Force and Army move as one at Hohenfels B-Roll
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Air Force and Army move as one at Hohenfels B-Roll
435th AGOW Airmen drop in mission ready at Hohenfels B-Roll
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435th AGOW Airmen drop in mission ready at Hohenfels B-Roll
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Exercise Agile Bison puts Airmen’s skill to the test and strengthens interoperability across Europe
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435th AGOW TACPs support BTF 25-2
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435th AGOW TACPs support BTF 25-2
435th AGOW: decisively employing airpower at the forward edge of battle
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435th AGOW: decisively employing airpower at the forward edge of battle
435th CTS Airmen build K-Span frame B-Roll
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435th CTS Airmen build K-Span frame B-Roll
Bulgarian and American service members stand together to welcome Bulgarian Minister of Defense Atanas Dimitrov Zapryanov
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Bulgarian and American service members stand together to welcome Bulgarian Minister of Defense Atanas Dimitrov Zapryanov
Ramstein C-130J Super Hercules aircraft drop cargo for Thracian Summer 24
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Ramstein C-130J Super Hercules aircraft drop cargo for Thracian Summer 24
Ramstein Airmen palletize, drop cargo during Thracian Summer 24
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Ramstein Airmen palletize, drop cargo during Thracian Summer 24
D-Day 80th Anniversary-Airborne Operation-B-Roll Package
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D-Day 80th Anniversary-Airborne Operation-B-Roll Package
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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