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

Hill AFB F-35 Squadron Conduct Four Ship Sortie
2D Audiovisual Squadron
Video by Senior Airman Danny Rangel
July 28, 2016 | 1:35
Members of the 34th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, pilot a four-ship of F-35A Lightning II aircraft over northern Utah on July 25th, 2016. The aircraft are part of Hill's 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, the first Air Force fighter wings to house operational F-35 aircraft. 34th FS pilots and maintenance personnel are preparing to reach initial operational capability. In IOC configuration, the aircraft will be able to penetrate areas with developed air defenses, provide close air support to ground troops and be readily deployable to conflict theaters. More

Tags

aerialHill AFBF-35StealthUtah34th Fighter SquadronFifth Generation Fighterb-rollIOCLightning IIInitial Operational Capabilityfighter plane388th Fighter WingerFour Ship More
55th Wing IOC A-Staff
Play Button
2:08
55th Wing IOC A-Staff
Air Combat Command End of Year "Firsts"
Play Button
1:53
Air Combat Command End of Year "Firsts"
Northern Lightning (Day 1)
Play Button
14:41
Northern Lightning (Day 1)
Hill AFB F-35A Show
Play Button
47:42
Hill AFB F-35A Show
F-35 IOC Celebration
Play Button
40:21
F-35 IOC Celebration
F-35 IOC Celebration
Play Button
1:12
F-35 IOC Celebration
615542 F-35A: Combat Ready
Play Button
2:22
615542 F-35A: Combat Ready
F-35A Combat Ready
Play Button
2:23
F-35A Combat Ready
IOC by the Numbers
Play Button
3:00
IOC by the Numbers
F-35A IOC Journey
Play Button
1:51
F-35A IOC Journey
F-35A: The Game Changer
Play Button
4:32
F-35A: The Game Changer
Now Playing
Hill AFB F-35 Squadron Conduct Four Ship Sortie
Hill AFB F-35 Squadron Conduct Four Ship Sortie
30 Seconds Explaining IOC for the F-35A
Play Button
0:37
30 Seconds Explaining IOC for the F-35A
45 Seconds of F-35As at Mountain Home AFB
Play Button
0:47
45 Seconds of F-35As at Mountain Home AFB
388th Fighter Wing F-35 Munitions
Play Button
2:03
388th Fighter Wing F-35 Munitions
See More

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