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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Exercise Scorpion Lens 2016
1st Combat Camera Squadron
Video by Senior Airman Nicholas Priest
April 1, 2016 | 1:20
Airmen from the 1st and 3rd Combat Camera Squadrons practice advanced shooting techniques on the M4 carbine rifle and M9 pistol as part of exercise Scorpion Lens at Fort Jackson, South Carolina on March 2, 2016. Exercise Scorpion Lens is an annual Ability to Survive and Operate training evolution mandated by Air Force 3N0XX Job Qualification Standards (3N0XX AFJQS). Individuals are instructed using a “crawl, walk, run” format of training. The exercise is twofold containing the Scorpion Lens portion, dedicated to providing photography and videography documentation standards in combat situations. The purpose of the training is to provide refresher training to combat camera personnel of all ranks and skill levels in basic tactics, techniques and procedures inherant to combat camera mission tasking. (U.S. Air Force video by SrA Nicholas A Priest). More

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60th SFS trains U.S. Airmen on M-4
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Combat Arms Training & Maintenance Excelling in Competition B-roll
192nd Wing Combat Arms mission
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192nd Wing Combat Arms mission
192nd Wing Combat Arms mission b-roll
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192nd Wing Combat Arms mission b-roll
HOTSHOT: 152nd SFS maintain proficiency at the shooting range
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HOTSHOT: 152nd SFS maintain proficiency at the shooting range
The M4 Carbine
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The M4 Carbine
6th Security Forces Squadron Operational Readiness Exercise B-Roll
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6th Security Forces Squadron Operational Readiness Exercise B-Roll
178th Wing participates in Military Reserve Exchange Program
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178th Wing participates in Military Reserve Exchange Program
83rd ERQS pararescuemen conduct weapons training in darkness
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83rd ERQS pararescuemen conduct weapons training in darkness
Moody AFB Combat Arms
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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