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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Brigadier General Charles McGee (Tuskegee Airman) Promotion Tribute
Air Force Television Pentagon (SAF/PAI)
Video by Juan Femath, Staff Sgt. Ashley Powell, Anthony Young
Feb. 19, 2020 | 2:04
In December 2019, Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee was given an honorary promotion from Colonel to Brigadier General. Gen McGee was a special guest at the 2020 State of the Union Address on February 4, and the president pinned his stars in the oval office earlier that day. Here is his story. More

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AFNow - CSAF Presenting Gen McGee Leadership Award
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AFNow - CSAF Presenting Gen McGee Leadership Award
The Charles McGee Leadership Award
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The Charles McGee Leadership Award
AFNow - Brig Gen Charles E. McGee Arlington National Cemetery Interment
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Brigadier General Charles McGee (Tuskegee Airman) Promotion Tribute
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Colonel McGee Photo Montage
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Colonel McGee Photo Montage
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Colonel McGee Photo Montage
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Colonel McGee Photo Montage
Retired Col. Charles E. McGee Celebrates 100th Birthday at Dover AFB B-Roll
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Retired Col. Charles E. McGee Celebrates 100th Birthday at Dover AFB B-Roll
187th Fighter Wing Supports Eyes Above the Horizon
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187th Fighter Wing Supports Eyes Above the Horizon
Rope Training and Demonstrations Part 2
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Rope Training and Demonstrations Part 2
Bagram's Outstanding Airmen: Capt Barry McGee
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Bagram's Outstanding Airmen: Capt Barry McGee
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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