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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

Task Force Javelin trains with 378 AEW K9 Handlers.

378th Air Expeditionary Wing

Video by Staff Sgt. Katherine Buitrago

Nov. 17, 2020 | 16:10

B-roll of National Guard soldiers from Task Force Javelin prepping for and conducting training with K9 Handlers and military working dogs from the 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron. Training included hoist training for the K9 handlers, as well as orientation flights for the MWDs to get them acclimated to high-stress environments to ensure performance in future missions. More

CH-47 Chinook and UH-60 Blackhawk Avionics

CH-47 Chinook and UH-60 Blackhawk Avionics

Blackhawks from 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion take off for flooding rescue

Blackhawks from 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion take off for flooding rescue

EOD Airmen train at Fort Irwin’s National Training Center

EOD Airmen train at Fort Irwin’s National Training Center

B-Roll: Blackhawks land, refuel, & take Off

B-Roll: Blackhawks land, refuel, & take Off

Sling Load Operations - MacDill DCELL

Sling Load Operations - MacDill DCELL

Sling Load Training B-Roll

Sling Load Training B-Roll

Knoxville Medal of Honor Celebration B-roll Package

Knoxville Medal of Honor Celebration B-roll Package

TNANG Fights Wildfires

TNANG Fights Wildfires

TN Wildfires Helicopter Pilot Interview

TN Wildfires Helicopter Pilot Interview

Task Force Raptor

Task Force Raptor

Joint medivac training

Joint medivac training

UH-60 Mid-Air Refuel

UH-60 Mid-Air Refuel

Task Force Javelin trains with 378 AEW K9 Handlers.

Task Force Javelin trains with 378 AEW K9 Handlers.

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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