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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Nellis Air Force Base Red Flag 14-2
Nellis Air Force Base
Video by Senior Airman Annemarie Stella
March 12, 2014 | 1:22
Two F-15Cs assigned to the 123rd Fighter Squadron, Portland ANG, Ore., prepare for takeoff during Red Flag 14-2 Mar 7, 2014 at Nellis AFB, Nev. This exercise gives Airmen an opportunity to experience realistic combat scenarios

Two F-15Es from the 336th Fighter Squadron at Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C., taxi to the runway for takeoff during Red Flag 14-2 Mar 7, 2014 at Nellis AFB, Nev. RED FLAG gives aircrews and air support operations personnel from various airframes, military services and allied countries an opportunity to integrate and practice combat operations.

Two Belgian Air Force F-16AMs taxi to the runway during Red Flag 14-2 Mar 7, 2014 at Nellis AFB, Nev. More than 30 countries have participated directly in a RED FLAG exercise with other nations as observers.

An F-16CM assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron at Hill AFB, Utah, taxis towards the runway during Red Flag 14-2 Mar 7, 2014 at Nellis AFB, Nev. It was during the Vietnam War that Americans realized the need for combat training scenarios. Prior to Vietnam, during the Korean War, the Air Force had an aerial kill ratio of 10 to one in its favor. In Vietnam, the kill ratio declined to two to one with many U.S. pilots being shot down during their first 10 combat missions.

An F-16 prepares to land during Red Flag 14-2 Mar 7, 2014 at Nellis AFB. RED FLAG expanded to incorporate all spectrums of warfare to include command and control, real-time intelligence, analysis and exploitation, and electronic warfare. Night missions have also been added to each exercise.

An F-15C makes a final approach after a misson during Red Flag 14-2 Mar 7, 2014 at Nellis AFB, Nev. RED FLAG gives aircrews and air support operations personnel from various airframes, military services and allied countries an opportunity to integrate and practice combat operations.

A Royal Danish Air Force F-16AM pilot opens the canopy after a mission during Red Flag 14-2 Mar 7, 2014 at Nellis AFB, Nev. More than 30 countries have participated directly in a RED FLAG exercise with other nations as observers. More

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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