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

 

Videos from DVIDShub.net

Flight of the Valkyries: 33rd RQS celebrates the HH-60G
18th Wing
Video by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez, Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel, Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton, Senior Airman Tylir Meyer, Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon, Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth, Airman 1st Class Jonathan Sifuentes, Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus
May 1, 2024 | 2:13
With the upcoming transition to the new and more advanced HH-60W model, the 33rd Rescue Squadron celebrated the legacy of the HH-60G Pave Hawk through a formation flight around the perimeter of Okinawa, April 16, 2024. The HH-60G has served the 33rd RQS since the early 90’s. The squadron will be transitioning to the new HH-60W model, which will provide more advanced and efficient combat and rescue capabilities. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton) More


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