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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Interviews with members of MAFFS Operations out of McClellan Air Tanker Base, Sacramento, Calif.
152nd Airlift Wing
Video by Senior Master Sgt. Paula Macomber
July 27, 2021 | 11:36
Interviews with members: mission commander: Lt. Col. Todd Hudson, avionics guidance and control systems technician: Tech. Sgt. Michael Goldsworthy and aviation resource management specialist: Airman 1st Class Bella Gallo of MAFFS Operations out of McClellan Air Tanker Base, Sacramento, Calif. First Air Force (Air Forces Northern), U.S. Northern Command’s Air Component Command, is the DoD’s operational lead for the aerial military efforts. The USDA Forest Service activated the MAFFS-equipped Air Force C-130 aircraft through a DoD request for assistance. More

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182nd Airlift Wing C-130H Hercules flyover during Chicago Cubs game
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182nd Airlift Wing C-130H Hercules flyover during Chicago Cubs game
189th Conducts Landings on Dirt
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189th Conducts Landings on Dirt
146th Airlift Wing Supports U.S. Forest Service with MAFFS C-130 Aerial Fire Fighting for Borel Fire
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146th Airlift Wing Supports U.S. Forest Service with MAFFS C-130 Aerial Fire Fighting for Borel Fire
MAFFS Operations Expand with Additional Fire Fighting Aircraft from Nevada and Wyoming Air National Guard
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MAFFS Operations Expand with Additional Fire Fighting Aircraft from Nevada and Wyoming Air National Guard
Broll of the C-130H Pre-Ops and Dirt landing exercise during African Lion 2023
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Broll of the C-130H Pre-Ops and Dirt landing exercise during African Lion 2023
B-Roll of MAFFS Operations out of McClellan Air Tanker Base, Sacramento, Calif.
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B-Roll of MAFFS Operations out of McClellan Air Tanker Base, Sacramento, Calif.
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Interviews with members of MAFFS Operations out of McClellan Air Tanker Base, Sacramento, Calif.
Interviews with members of MAFFS Operations out of McClellan Air Tanker Base, Sacramento, Calif.
120th Airlift Wing Year in Photos 2020
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120th Airlift Wing Year in Photos 2020
Santa Visits the 120th Airlift Wing
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Santa Visits the 120th Airlift Wing
120th Airlift Wing 6-ship formation of C130Hs
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120th Airlift Wing 6-ship formation of C130Hs
Congressional visit gives wing support
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Congressional visit gives wing support
219th RHS Airfield Evaluations
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219th RHS Airfield Evaluations
The 910th Airlift Wing: Answering the Call
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The 910th Airlift Wing: Answering the Call
Disaster Relief Beddown System arrives back in Mansfield
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Disaster Relief Beddown System arrives back in Mansfield
136th Airlift Wing trains with Polish Air Force for Aviation Rotation 19.1
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136th Airlift Wing trains with Polish Air Force for Aviation Rotation 19.1
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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