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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69th EMXS Airman support exercise ONYX CROSS
Minot Air Force Base
Video by Staff Sgt. Jasmonet Holmes
March 20, 2025 | 2:07
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sebastian Murphy, crew chief assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, drains excess fuels from a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft on the flight line at RAF Fairford, England, during Bomber Task Force 25-2, March 3, 2025. Agile logistics and mobility activities, as showcased in operations and exercises, directly strengthen our ability to support our Allies and partners and respond to potential crises. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Jasmonet Holmes) More

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5th Munitions Squadron Powers BTF 25-2 with Precision and Pride
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BTF 25-2 in action
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B-52H Stratofortresses conduct long-range missions in support of Bomber Task Force 25-2
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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