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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Wounded Warriors Honored
Nellis Air Force Base
Video by William Lewis, Airman 1st Class Rachel Webster
July 26, 2012 | 1:17
Las Vegas Wounded Warriors get courtside seats at a USA Olympic basketball game and recognized in a brief ceremony during the game. Soundbites from A1C Rachel Webster-narrator; USAF MSgt Christopher Aguilera-Nellis AFB, NV-First Sergeant 66 CSAF-Wounded Warrior; USA SGT Kyle Stepanek-Nevada Army National Guard Las Vegas-Military Police-Wounded Warrior The USA Olympic basketball team honors eight Las Vegas Wounded Warriors. Airman First Class Rachel Webster takes us courtside to watch the action. imagine seeing Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, and Kevin Durant play from only a few feet away. eight local wounded warriors got the opportunity at the USA Olympic exhibition game played at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. while getting to watch basketball legends is a strong lure, these warriors were at this particular game to be honored. Master Sgt. Aguilera- It’s really amazing; it’s very humbling you know, I didn’t think this was going to happen. between the third and fourth quarter, the USA team recognized the sacrifice of these men and women on center court. Sgt. Stepanek It feels really great to be here and I’m very appreciative that we’re actually allowed to come here and check out a game for somebody to hold us in a high honor in front of all these great people. It’s really great so I really appreciate it. Air Force Master Sergeants Christopher Aguilera and Jeramie Brown, Technical Sergeant Christopher Trisko, Air Force Staff Sergeant Ryan Hines, Marine Sergeant Jeremy Ringgold, and Army Sergeants Matt Haynes, Erin Bell, And Kyle Stepanek received the recognition they deserved and got to watch a great game as well. Airmen First Class Rachel Webster, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Also available in high definition. 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