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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130th AW C-130 J-30 Air Delivery Proficiency Training and Recovery
130th Airlift Wing
Video by Senior Master Sgt. Eugene Crist
July 15, 2022 | 9:57
A formation of three C-130J-30 Super Hercules drops simulated cargo at Camp Branch drop and landing zone Logan, West Virginia, July 14, 2022. Airmen from the 130th Air Transportation Function recovered the training loads after the air delivery training. Air Delivery is one of many proficiencies Air National Guard units flying the Super Hercules must stay current to maintain mobility readiness. More

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Charlie West drops WVARNG SF
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More Than An Airman: Airmen 1st Class Kaden Salmons
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The Drop Episode 11 - 2022 Outstanding Airmen of the Year
The Drop Episode 10 - Aeromedical Evacuation
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The Drop Episode 10 - Aeromedical Evacuation
130th Operations Group Change of Command
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130th Operations Group Change of Command
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W.Va. National Guard Ed. Talks Ep. 25 The Education Services Branch Chief
130th AW Super Hercules Take Off
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130th AW Super Hercules Take Off
Super Hercs At Night
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Super Hercs At Night
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130th AW Combat Dining-In Promo
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130th AW Combat Dining-In Promo
130th AW Update: Memorial Murph By The Herc 2022
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130th AW Update: Memorial Murph By The Herc 2022
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Resources

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