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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142nd Fighter Wing inducts honorary commanders in second ceremony
142nd Wing
Video by Tech. Sgt. Steven Conklin
Nov. 2, 2018 | 3:51
Broll and soundbites of the 142nd Fighter Wing's honorary commander's induction ceremony. Sounbites from:

Colonel Adam Sitler, 142nd Fighter Wing Commander

Sally Showman, President of Heartprint Productions

PORTLAND, Oregon – The Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Fighter Wing hosted an honorary commander’s induction ceremony, November 2, at the Portland Air National Guard Base.

The honorary commander program is a tradition in the Air National Guard that pairs local community partners to units and Airmen from the Portland Air National Guard Base. The incoming honorary commander will serve a two-year term in which they have the opportunity to look inside the gates of the Portland Air National Guard Base, gain insight into the 142nd Fighter Wing mission, and share the Air Guard story with their peers and community. Each of the honorary commanders were selected for this program due to their leadership in both their professional and personal lives.

During the ceremony, each of the four new honorary commanders will swear an oath as part of their induction. The new honorary commanders are as follows:

- Mrs. Sally Showman, President of Heartprint Productions

- Ms. Sarah Garrison, President and CEO of Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition

- Mr. Craig Sabina, Principle Consultant for McDermott and Bull Executive Search Firm

- Mr. George Knobloch, Vice President Maintenance and Engineering for Horizon Air 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