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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C-130J supports Operation Agile Spartan (B-Roll Stringer)
United States Air Forces Central
Video by Airman 1st Class Sarah Ortega Corona
March 7, 2025 | 2:15
A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to 39th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron participated in Operation Agile Spartan within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 2, 2025. OAS is the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)’s capstone Agile Combat Employment exercise designed to increase interoperability among regional partners and Coalition allies while advancing the Coalition’s ability to survive and operate under austere conditions. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Sarah Ortega Corona) More

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Spartan Week concludes at JBER
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Spartan Week concludes at JBER
Illinois Army National Guard units return home after successful deployment for Operation Spartan Shield
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Illinois Army National Guard units return home after successful deployment for Operation Spartan Shield
Agile Spartan 25.1
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Agile Spartan 25.1
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron conduct FARP operations During Agile Spartan 25.1
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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron conduct FARP operations During Agile Spartan 25.1
U.S. Air Force Stays Flexible During Agile Spartan 25.1
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Perfecting offensive and defensive counter air missions at RAB
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Perfecting offensive and defensive counter air missions at RAB
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C-130J supports Operation Agile Spartan (B-Roll Stringer)
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A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft takeoff during Operation Agile Spartan
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A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft takeoff during Operation Agile Spartan
U.S. Air Force Stays Flexible During Agile Spartan 25.1
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U.S. Air Force Airmen set up communications for Operation Agile Spartan
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U.S. Air Force Airmen set up communications for Operation Agile Spartan
U.S. Air Force Stays Flexible During Agile Spartan 25.1
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Agile combat employment tested in Agile Spartan 25.1
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Italian Air Force returns to the AATTC for another round of training
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Italian Air Force returns to the AATTC for another round of training
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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