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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EX AFRICAN LION - Refuel Ops, F-16, F-15, B-52 Show-of-Force
31st Fighter Wing
Video by Senior Airman Lance Valencia
April 24, 2018 | 3:00
EX AFRICAN LION - Refuel Ops, F-16, F-15, B-52 Show-of-Force

U.S. and Royal Moroccan Air Force aircraft gathered in the African skies for a show of force during exercise African Lion 18, April 20, 2018.

U.S. Air Force F-15Cs, a B-52 Stratofortress bomber and Royal Moroccan air force F-16s participated in the formation with the support of a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 191st Air Refueling Squadron. More

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KAFA Cadet Interview
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KAFA Cadet Interview
JRTC kicks off at Fort Polk
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JRTC kicks off at Fort Polk
Interviews with Capt. Aaron Cregar and SFC Timothy Cooke, 1-75 Cav, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division
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Interviews with Capt. Aaron Cregar and SFC Timothy Cooke, 1-75 Cav, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division
African Lion Aerial Refueling B-Roll
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African Lion Aerial Refueling B-Roll
African Lion 2019
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African Lion 2019
African Lion heats up B-roll
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African Lion heats up B-roll
Combat engineers perform detonations in Morocco during African Lion 2019
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Combat engineers perform detonations in Morocco during African Lion 2019
African Lion 2019 kick-off
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African Lion 2019 kick-off
Lt Col Diers Interview
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Lt Col Diers Interview
Royal Moroccan Armed Forces fire Paladine during Exercise African Lion 2019 B-Roll
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Royal Moroccan Armed Forces fire Paladine during Exercise African Lion 2019 B-Roll
Ben Guerir B-Roll
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Ben Guerir B-Roll
Space: A Universal Language
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Space: A Universal Language
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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