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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Interior of a B-52H Stratofortress
Minot Air Force Base
Video by Airman 1st Class Jared Brewer
June 12, 2024 | 3:23
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron rests at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England June 11, 2024. BTF 24-3 is a part of LSGE 24, an umbrella term that incorporates dozens of separate exercises and military activities, under multiple combatant commands, that enables the U.S. Joint Force to train with Allies and partners and improve shared understanding, trust, and interoperability on security challenges across the globe. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Jared Brewer) More

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B-52s depart RAF Fairford to end BTF 25-1
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B-52s depart RAF Fairford to end BTF 25-1
Fairford Force Support
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Fairford Force Support
Bomber Task Force 24-3 Wrap Up Video
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Bomber Task Force 24-3 Wrap Up Video
BTF 24-3 Take-offs
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BTF 24-3 Take-offs
BTF 24-3 trains with NATO
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BTF 24-3 trains with NATO
Strategic bombers soar across Arabian Peninsula
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Strategic bombers soar across Arabian Peninsula
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69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron pilot interview
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69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron pilot interview
Bomber Task Force Europe conducts training mission
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BTF 24-3 supports African Lion 2024
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The sights of Fairford
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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