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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Exercise Northern Strike Lithuanian and Latvian JTAC/JFO Training
183rd Wing
Video by Staff Sgt. Katherine Jacobus
Aug. 12, 2024 | 0:37
Lithuanian joint terminal attack controllers train with Latvian joint fires observers to call in close air support with an A-29 Super Tucano during Exercise Northern Strike 24-2 at Steelgate Range, Michigan, Aug. 9, 2024. Northern Strike 24-2, one of the Department of Defense's largest reserve component readiness exercises, is scheduled to take place at Michigan's National All Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC) from August 3-17, 2024. Over 6,300 participants from 32 states and territories and several international participants will converge at the NADWC. Northern Strike is the premier reserve component training event designed to build readiness with joint and partner forces in all domains of warfare. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Katherine Jacobus) More

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86th AES, NATO allies, execute aeromedical evacuation exercise B-Roll
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86th AES, NATO allies, execute aeromedical evacuation exercise B-Roll
435th CRSS hosts Lithuanian de-icing training
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435 CRSS, Lithuanian allies train on de-icing procedures
Aether: The Podcast Episode 2, Dr. Anna Batta & Dr. Ginta Palubinskas
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Aether: The Podcast Episode 2, Dr. Anna Batta & Dr. Ginta Palubinskas
U.S. F-35s soar over Baltic nations
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48 FW, F-35s support NATO's collective defense
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NATO allies postured, ready to defend
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NATO allies postured, ready to defend
48 FW supports NATO air policing mission
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48 FW supports NATO air policing mission
US F-35s support NATO's collective defense
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US F-35s support NATO's collective defense
U.S. F-35s forward deploy to NATO’s eastern flank
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U.S. F-35s forward deploy to NATO’s eastern flank
100 ARW fly to Lithuania for exercise Baltic Trident
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100 ARW fly to Lithuania for exercise Baltic Trident
435th CTS Firefighters Train with NATO Allies and Partners (B-Roll - Slow Motion)
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435th CTS Firefighters Train with NATO Allies and Partners (B-Roll - Slow Motion)
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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