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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Pease receives 12th and final KC-46A
157th Air Refueling Wing
Video by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Vezeau
Feb. 5, 2021 | 0:56
The 157th Air Refueling Wing has its full compliment of planes following the delivery of a KC-46 Pegasus aerial refueler directly from the factory to Pease Air National Guard Base, Newington, New Hampshire, Feb. 5, 2021.

The arrival brings the base to its full roster of 12 jets.

Shot sequence consists footage of a KC-46A Pegasus landing, airmen marshaling the aircraft, close up of the tanker pilot in cockpit, maintenance workers security aircraft, crowd shots and ends with aircrew beginning to walk down stair truck after holding up the U.S. flag and State of New Hampshire Flag, Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire, Feb. 5, 2021.

The U.S. Flag was held up by U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Loh, director, Air National Guard, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Maurice Williams, command chief, Air National Guard.

The New Hampshire State flag was held up by U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David Mikolaities, the adjutant general of the New Hampshire National Guard, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Laurie Farris, commander, New Hampshire Air National Guard. 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