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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"Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 Fly Northern Edge 2021
Pacific Air Forces
Video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Omar N Rubi
May 3, 2021 | 1:00
GULF OF ALASKA (May 2, 2021) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Black
Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, flies over Alaska in support
of Northern Edge 2021. Approximately 15,000 U.S. service members are
participating in a joint training exercise hosted by U.S. Pacific Air Forces
May 3-14, 2021, on and above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, the
Gulf of Alaska, and temporary maritime activities area. NE21 is one in a
series of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercises designed to sharpen the joint
forces' skills; to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures; to improve
command, control and communication relationships; and to develop cooperative
plans and programs. (U.S. Navy video by Strike Fighter Squadron 154) More

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Two Services, One Joint Mission.
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Two Services, One Joint Mission.
Above the Clouds and in the Atmosphere Over NE21
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Above the Clouds and in the Atmosphere Over NE21
400 Managed Flights Daily: a story on Air Traffic Control during NE21
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400 Managed Flights Daily: a story on Air Traffic Control during NE21
Among The Clouds
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Among The Clouds
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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