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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HH-60s conduct helicopter air-to-air refueling
United States Air Forces Central
Video by Senior Airman James Merriman
Aug. 21, 2018 | 3:06
A 46th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron HH-60 and its aircrew conduct aerial refueling from 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron HC-130J over Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, July 13th, 2018. The 46th and 26th ERQS, part of the 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group, is responsible for executing full spectrum personnel recovery operations at the direction of the combined forces air component commander as the foundation for the United States Central Command theater personnel recovery posture. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman James Merriman) More

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Coalition Partnerships Strengthen AFCENT
Advising the Iraqi Air Force
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Advising the Iraqi Air Force
C-17 Airdrop for Operation Inherent Resolve
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C-17 Airdrop for Operation Inherent Resolve
746th EAS Air Drops Support Inherent Resolve
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746th EAS Air Drops Support Inherent Resolve
28th EARS provides fuel for U.S. Air Force F-16 and F-22 Fighters
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28th EARS provides fuel for U.S. Air Force F-16 and F-22 Fighters
Iraqi F-16 Aerial Refuel Training
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Iraqi F-16 Aerial Refuel Training
A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels F-15
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A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels F-15
1st Expeditionary Rescue Group conducts CSAR Training
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1st Expeditionary Rescue Group conducts CSAR Training
Expeditionary Air Control Squadron Feature (NO GRAPHICS)
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Expeditionary Air Control Squadron Feature (NO GRAPHICS)
Expeditionary Air Control Squadron Feature
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HH-60s conduct helicopter air-to-air refueling
HH-60s conduct helicopter air-to-air refueling
HC-130J Aerial Refuel with KC-135
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HC-130J Aerial Refuel with KC-135
Iraqi Air Force F-16C Takeoff
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Iraqi Air Force F-16C Takeoff
28th EARS refuels U.S. Marine Corps EA-6B Prowler on night mission
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28th EARS refuels U.S. Marine Corps EA-6B Prowler on night mission
Iraqi Air Force F-16C Takeoff
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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