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

Breaking Barriers: The Arctic Barrier
2D Audiovisual Squadron
Video by Burke Baker
Dec. 12, 2017 | 1:43
On May 3, 1952, a ski-equipped C-47 "Dakota" landed at the geographic North Pole. The trek marked a significant milestone in U.S. Air Force history as Lt. Col. Joseph O. Fletcher became the first Airman to stand at the top of the world.

While the flight itself was historic, the U.S. needed an early warning radar system to warn of incoming Soviet aircraft over the North Pole. Shortly after Fletcher's historic flight, the U.S. and Canada began construction on what would become the Distant Early Warning (DEW) line.

The mission of early warning and defense continues today as Airmen assigned to the North American Aerospace Command (NORAD) stand watch. Ever vigilant, these Airmen represent the first line of defense against a potential attack coming from the north.

This video is one in a series of 10 videos highlighting significant milestones in the Air Force's 70 year history. More

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C-47 Take Off from national Museum USAF
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C-47 Take Off from national Museum USAF
C-47 and Paratrooper Drop
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C-47 and Paratrooper Drop
Travis AFB Museum
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Travis AFB Museum
History & Heritage Race Series: C-47 Skytrain
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History & Heritage Race Series: C-47 Skytrain
The C-47 That's All, Brother will be on the runway behind the museum for public display on April 20-22, 2021.
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The C-47 That's All, Brother will be on the runway behind the museum for public display on April 20-22, 2021.
75th D-Day Commemoration; Iron Mike Drop Zone B-Roll
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75th D-Day Commemoration; Iron Mike Drop Zone B-Roll
75th D-Day Tribute Feature
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75th D-Day Tribute Feature
Interview with Col. Tom Travis
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Interview with Col. Tom Travis
Niagara Falls 328th Air Refueling Squadron Celebrates 75 years
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Niagara Falls 328th Air Refueling Squadron Celebrates 75 years
349th AMW 75th Anniversary, C-47 Skytrain
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349th AMW 75th Anniversary, C-47 Skytrain
Wings of Heritage, Shaping the Future flight
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Wings of Heritage, Shaping the Future flight
A Legacy of Valor - 2018
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A Legacy of Valor - 2018
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Power in the Pines: Static Displays
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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