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

Alaska National Guard Brings Holiday Cheer to Circle, Alaska with Operation Santa Claus
168th Wing
Video by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey
Dec. 17, 2024 | 2:39
Airmen from the 168th Wing volunteered with the Salvation Army as elves to sort and wrap gifts for Operation Santa Claus in preparation for delivery to Circle, Alaska, on Nov. 4, 2024. On Nov. 6, members of the Alaska Army and Air National Guard joined Santa Claus in delivering presents to the children of Circle. The Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk aircrew from Alpha Company, 1-168th General Support Aviation Battalion, stationed at Fort Wainwright, flew the gifts, Santa, and volunteers to bring holiday cheer to the residents of Circle. Operation Santa Claus is an annual outreach initiative that has been spreading holiday joy to rural Alaskan communities since 1956. This year marks the 69th year of the program, which was established after the village of St. Mary's faced hardship and the Alaska Air National Guard delivered gifts and supplies. Circle was chosen for this year’s mission due to the recent severe flooding that impacted the community. The event is one of three deliveries scheduled this year, bringing Santa's magic to the farthest corners of Alaska. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey) More


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