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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

MAFFS Profiles

146 Airlift Wing, California Air National Guard

Video by Tech. Sgt. William Moore

April 24, 2017 | 0:56

Personality interviews of the men and women of the U.S. Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force Reserve as they work side by side together for this years annual 2017 MAFFS (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) training held in Boise, Idaho. April 22, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Ty Moore) More

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B-Roll of USAF C-130s training for aerial firefighting missions using the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System

B-Roll of USAF C-130s training for aerial firefighting missions using the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System

Moody Hosts Federal Agents in Preparation for Irma B-roll

Moody Hosts Federal Agents in Preparation for Irma B-roll

U.S. Air National Guardsmen from 146th Airlift Wing battle Pier Fire with C-130 fire fighting aircraft.

U.S. Air National Guardsmen from 146th Airlift Wing battle Pier Fire with C-130 fire fighting aircraft.

U.S. Air National Guardsmen from 146th Airlift Wing battle Pier Fire with C-130 fire fighting aircraft.

U.S. Air National Guardsmen from 146th Airlift Wing battle Pier Fire with C-130 fire fighting aircraft.

U.S. Air National Guardsmen from 146th Airlift Wing battle Pier Fire with C-130 fire fighting aircraft.

U.S. Air National Guardsmen from 146th Airlift Wing battle Pier Fire with C-130 fire fighting aircraft.

U.S. Air National Guardsmen from 146th Airlift Wing battle Pier Fire with C-130 fire fighting aircraft.

U.S. Air National Guardsmen from 146th Airlift Wing battle Pier Fire with C-130 fire fighting aircraft.

U.S. Air National Guardsmen from 146th Airlift Wing battle Pier Fire with C-130 fire fighting aircraft.

U.S. Air National Guardsmen from 146th Airlift Wing battle Pier Fire with C-130 fire fighting aircraft.

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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

Please direct program questions to: Afrs.ahfa.studentapplications@us.af.mil