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

Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-4 Overall Video
86th Airlift Wing
Video by Senior Airman Taylor Slater
Sept. 28, 2021 | 2:31
Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-4 is a bilateral training exercise with the Polish air force held from Sept. 13-26 to enhance partner interoperability, maintain joint readiness and reinforce our commitment to supporting our regional allies. More

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ADR 22-4: Personnel Drops
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ADR 22-4: Personnel Drops
ADR 22-4:static jump air drops and touch and goes
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ADR 22-4:static jump air drops and touch and goes
ADR 22-4: Heavy Equipment Air Drop
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ADR 22-4: Heavy Equipment Air Drop
ADR 22-4: U.S./Polish Air Drops
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ADR 22-4: U.S./Polish Air Drops
ADR 22-4 Day 1: Main Body Arrival
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ADR 22-4 Day 1: Main Body Arrival
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Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-4 Overall Video
Aviation Detachment Rotation 21-4 Overall Video
AvDet 21-4: 86 AW and Polish air forces compete in Rodeo
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AvDet 21-4: 86 AW and Polish air forces compete in Rodeo
173 Airborne Brigade goes airborne in Poland during AvDet 21-4
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173 Airborne Brigade goes airborne in Poland during AvDet 21-4
Late night delivery: LCLA airdrops during AvDet 21-4
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Late night delivery: LCLA airdrops during AvDet 21-4
No fuel, no plane: Maintenance in AvDet Poland B-Roll
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No fuel, no plane: Maintenance in AvDet Poland B-Roll
Peak Performance: Polish jumpers fly during AvDet 21-4 B-Roll
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Peak Performance: Polish jumpers fly during AvDet 21-4 B-Roll
Peak Performance: Polish jumpers fly during AvDet 21-4 B-Roll
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Peak Performance: Polish jumpers fly during AvDet 21-4 B-Roll
AvDet 21-4: Polish Jumpers B-Roll
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AvDet 21-4: Polish Jumpers B-Roll
37th Airlift Squadron loads, drops boats for AvDet 21-4
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37th Airlift Squadron loads, drops boats for AvDet 21-4
Anytime, anyplace: 435th CRG establishes airfields in AvDet 21-4
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Anytime, anyplace: 435th CRG establishes airfields in AvDet 21-4
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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