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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C-47 Crash Ceremony during D-Day 80 B-Roll Package
93rd Air Ground Operations Wing
Video by Staff Sgt. Dennis Buzard
June 13, 2024 | 2:01
A group of U.S. Airmen and U.S. Soldiers support a C-47 Crash Ceremony during the 80th Anniversary of D-day at Saint Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 9, 2024. The U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and members from the European Allied Nations are participating in the 80th Anniversary of Operation Overlord, supporting local events from June 1-10, 2024 to commemorate the selfless actions by all the allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 80 years later. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Dennis Buzard) More

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Senior Airman Trevor Reece Speaks about his Great-Grandfather during the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.
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Senior Airman Trevor Reece Speaks about his Great-Grandfather during the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.
D-Day 80th Anniversary-Airborne Operation-B-Roll Package
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D-Day 80th Anniversary-Airborne Operation-B-Roll Package
The Bedrock Podcast : As D-Day turns 80, Night Fright approaches WWII glory
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The Bedrock Podcast : As D-Day turns 80, Night Fright approaches WWII glory
What is D-Day?
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What is D-Day?
80th Anniversary of D-Day
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80th Anniversary of D-Day
Honoring D-Day
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C-47 Crash Ceremony during D-Day 80 B-Roll Package
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Charlie West at D-Day 79th
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Charlie West at D-Day 79th
Charlie West at D-Day 79th Vertical Video
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Charlie West at D-Day 79th Vertical Video
WWII pilot MIA for 74 years laid to rest at Normandy American Cemetery
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WWII pilot MIA for 74 years laid to rest at Normandy American Cemetery
D-Day fly over with 48th Fighter Wing F-15 refuelling
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D-Day fly over with 48th Fighter Wing F-15 refuelling
D-Day: In Remembrance Of - "America the Beautiful", woodwind quintet
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D-Day: In Remembrance Of - "America the Beautiful", woodwind quintet
D-Day 76th Anniversary B-roll
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D-Day 76th Anniversary B-roll
82nd ERQS D-Day Jump - no graphics
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82nd ERQS D-Day Jump - no graphics
23d CES supports 75th D-Day Commemoration
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23d CES supports 75th D-Day Commemoration
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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