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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AC-130H Spectre Gunship Feature : The Final Chapter
United States Air Forces Central
Video by Senior Airman Brandi Hansen
Dec. 9, 2013 | 4:20
The 16th Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron, deployed to Afghanistan, bids farewell to the oldest and most prolific AC-130 model in the fleet. The AC-130H Spectre gunship is on its final combat deployment which marks a historic moment in its over forty year career. The airman of the 16th ESOS are sad to see the Spectre retire, but are equally excited about the new opportunities that lie on the horizon. Also available in high definition. More

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Afghanistan NEO Reflections: Col. Fabio Martin
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Afghanistan NEO Reflections: Col. Fabio Martin
Coalition Partnerships Strengthen AFCENT
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Coalition Partnerships Strengthen AFCENT
C-130H Hercules
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C-130H Hercules
C-130H Hercules
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C-130H Hercules
Qatari Mirages fly with U.S. B-52H and F-35As
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Qatari Mirages fly with U.S. B-52H and F-35As
28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron supports OIR
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28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron supports OIR
B-52s
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B-52s
28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron Supports OIR
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F-35 Lightning II In-Flight Refueling
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F-35 Lightning II In-Flight Refueling
SECDEF visits Al Udeid Air Base
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SECDEF visits Al Udeid Air Base
Aircraft takeoffs at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar
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Aircraft takeoffs at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar
U.S. Air Force JSTARS at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar
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U.S. Air Force JSTARS at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar
Tankers in the Fight
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Tankers in the Fight
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AC-130H Spectre Gunship Heritage Documentation - Pre-Flight, Ammo Load
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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