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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Former U.S. Rep. Diane Black speaks about Women in Leadership
118th Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard
Video by Tech. Sgt. Danielle Hopkins
March 11, 2019 | 7:09
Former U.S. Rep. Diane Black spoke to Airmen at the 118th Wing about women in leadership.

Interview Questions:

1. As a woman who has been in leadership positions, what are the best tips and advice you can give to young girls and women today about becoming leaders?

2. In a male-dominated leadership world, how do women set themselves apart as leaders?

3. What are some of the biggest obstacles women face in leadership roles?

4. Who is a female leader that has inspired you, and how so?

5. What is something that the military can do to increase the number of quality female leaders?

6. What is a promising trend that you see amongst women leaders, especially the leaders you have met with here?

7. What is the best leadership principle/trait that you feel women should ascribe to?
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U.S. Representative Adam Smith, Washington’s 9th Congressional District tours the Northwest Harvest food distribution center
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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein visits McEntire
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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein visits McEntire
Tennessee Congressman Scott Desjarlais visits Airmen at the 118th Wing, Nashville, Tennessee – Interview
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Tennessee Congressman Scott Desjarlais visits Airmen at the 118th Wing, Nashville, Tennessee – Interview
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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