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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USAFCENT Band Sidewinder Boosts Morale
380th Air Expeditionary Wing
Video by Tech. Sgt. Zachary Melin
Aug. 24, 2011 | 2:29
Package about how the US Air Forces Central Command band, Sidewinder, has made quite a splash recently. While touring Southwest Asia, members of the band take a moment to tell us the real reason why they do this. Soundbites include Staff Sgt. Sean Navarro - Sidewinder, Sound Technician, Hometown: St. Louis, Mo., Staff Sgt. Angie Johnson - Sidewinder, Vocalist, Hometown: St. Louis, Mo., Col. Stacey Hawkins - 380th EMXG, Commander, Hometown: Bastrop, La. and Senior Airman Chance Williams - 380th EMXS, AGE Journeyman, Home Station: Tinker AFB, Okla., Hometown: New Orleans, La. Produced by Tech Sgt. Zach Melin. Font Information: Staff Sergeant Sean Navarro, Sidewinder, Sound Technician, Hometown: St. Louis, MO, 00:14 Staff Sergeant Angie Johnson, Sidewinder, Vocalist, Hometown: St. Louis, MO, 00:32 Colonel Stacey Hawkins, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, Commander, Hometown: Bastrop, LA, 1:23 Senior Airman Chance Williams, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman, Homebase: Tinker AFB, OK, Hometown: New Orleans, LA, 1:51 TRT: 2:24 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