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

 

Videos from DVIDShub.net

180th Fighter Wing to Support Aerospace Expeditionary Deployment
180th Fighter Wing Ohio National Guard
Video by Staff Sgt. Hope Geiger
Oct. 15, 2020 | 10:42
U.S. Air Force F-16 fighting falcons, assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing, conduct nighttime take-offs in the early morning hours at the 180FW in Swanton, Ohio, Oct. 12, 2020. The F-16 deployment is part of a 300 Airman aviation package to combat zones, within the Central Command area of responsibility, to enhance our country’s national security objectives. The 180FW currently has an additional 100 members deployed to six countries around the world, providing operational capabilities and dominance in air, space and cyberspace, while also enhancing strategic deterrence around the globe. More

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180FW 2024 End Year Video
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180FW 2024 End Year Video
180FW Conducts Large-Scale Readiness Exercise
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180FW Conducts Large-Scale Readiness Exercise
(NO LOWER THIRDS) 180FW Conducts Large-Scale Readiness Exercise
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(NO LOWER THIRDS) 180FW Conducts Large-Scale Readiness Exercise
(No Lower Thirds) 180th Fighter Wing Participates in Large-Scale Readiness Exercise
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(No Lower Thirds) 180th Fighter Wing Participates in Large-Scale Readiness Exercise
(B-Roll) 180FW Maintains Readiness, Trains at Alpena CRTC
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(B-Roll) 180FW Maintains Readiness, Trains at Alpena CRTC
180FW Engine Shop
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180FW Engine Shop
(No Graphics or Music) 180FW Engine Shop
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(No Graphics or Music) 180FW Engine Shop
180FW Civil Engineers Clear Runway
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180FW Civil Engineers Clear Runway
180th Fighter Wing 2020 Year in Review
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180th Fighter Wing 2020 Year in Review
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180th Fighter Wing to Support Aerospace Expeditionary Deployment
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180FW Conducts Shoot, Move, Communicate Training
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180FW Conducts Shoot, Move, Communicate Training
180FW Conducts Shoot, Move, Communicate Training (NO MUSIC OR GRAPHICS)
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180FW Conducts Shoot, Move, Communicate Training (NO MUSIC OR GRAPHICS)
180FW Pilots Train to Survive (NO TITLES OR GRAPHICS)
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180FW Pilots Train to Survive (NO TITLES OR GRAPHICS)
180FW Pilots Train to Survive
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178th CSS obtains Mental Health First Aid certificate
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178th CSS obtains Mental Health First Aid certificate
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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