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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SCANG participates in Relampago VII
Air Forces Southern
Video by 1st Sgt. Carl Clegg
Sept. 14, 2022 | 0:44
U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing are parked on the ramp with Colombian Air Force KFIR fighter jets during a thunder storm. Both countries are participating in Relampago VII, an exercise in Barranquilla, Colombia, Sept. 6, 2022. The purpose of this exercise is to provide the Colombian Air Force with requested realistic interoperability training as allied countries, under NATO standards. The U.S. is providing provide eight F-16s and two KC-135s to support this training. South Carolina is Colombia’s State Partner in the State Partnership Program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Carl Clegg, 169th Fighter Wing Public Affairs) More

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Joint U.S. and Colombian water rescue training
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Joint U.S. and Colombian water rescue training
F-15s Landing
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F-15s Landing
Super Tucano Landing
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Super Tucano Landing
RELÁMPAGO VIII / ÁNGEL DE LOS ANDES 23: Florida Air National Guard’s 159th FS F-15 Pilots first sortie
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Ángel de los Andes 2023/Relámpago VIII: Florida Guard F-15 Arrivals
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RELÁMPAGO VIII / ÁNGEL DE LOS ANDES 23: USAF Medical Evacuation with COLAF and 23 STS
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RELÁMPAGO VIII / ÁNGEL DE LOS ANDES 23: USAF Medical Evacuation with COLAF and 23 STS
Sharing tactical knowledge at ADLA B-Roll
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Sharing tactical knowledge at ADLA B-Roll
RELÁMPAGO VIII / ÁNGEL DE LOS ANDES 23: US and COLAF Medical team interviews
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RELÁMPAGO VIII / ÁNGEL DE LOS ANDES 23: US and COLAF Medical team interviews
F-16 Viper Demo Team behind the scenes
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F-16 Viper Demo Team behind the scenes
16th Air Force Celebrates International Friendship Day
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16th Air Force Celebrates International Friendship Day
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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