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

Congressional representative Randy Feenstra flys with Iowa ANG
185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard
Video by Senior Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot
Oct. 8, 2024 | 4:10
B-roll video from this week shows Iowa Congressional Representative Randy Feenstra flying with the Iowa Air National Guard.

The Iowa Air Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing extended an invitation to Feenstra to showcase the unique mission of the KC-135 unit.

While on board an Iowa ANG KC-135 Stratotanker, the refueling aircraft met F-16 fighter jets from the South Dakota Air National Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing over Southeast South Dakota.

After offloading fuel to the fighter jets the refueling aircraft returned to its home base at the Sioux City, Iowa airport.

As part of his visit to the Iowa ANG unit, Feenstra was led on a tour were he met members of the unit and saw some of the jobs they perform.

Feenstra learned more about the mission and current operations of the Air Guard unit and learned about some future projects at the base.

Feenstra commented on projects like pending ramp and runway expansion and said they are necessary to ensure the longevity of the flying mission in the Iowa Air Guard.

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Randy Feenstra
U.S. Congressional Representative, Iowa 4th District More

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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