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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The Spirit of the Candy Bomber
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Video by Staff Sgt. Jourdan Barrons, Tech. Sgt. Jason Couillard, Jason Davis, Staff Sgt. Johnathon Greenhoe, Senior Airman Seth Haddix, Staff Sgt. Franklin Harris, Samuel Morse, Adam White, Trevor Wood, Staff Sgt. Jazmin Granger
June 23, 2022 | 6:08
Col. (ret.) Gail S. Halvorsen, known as the Candy Bomber, is remembered for his service, excellence and integrity. Following his passing in February 2022, Air Mobility Command dedicated a C-17 Globemaster III from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., in his honor. Additional footage and interviews provided by 15th Wing Public Affairs, 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs, Air Mobility Command Public Affairs and 151st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs. More

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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