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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185th ARW Operations Building dedication
185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard
Video by Senior Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot
Oct. 14, 2023 | 3:10
B-roll video shows the Operations Building dedication at the Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City, Iowa on October 14, 2023.

Video shows 185th Air Refueling Wing commander Col Sonya Morrison along with 185th Operations Group Commander Col. Todd Miller officially dedicating newly remodeled building with a ribbon cutting event. The two-year-long project started with a complete demolition of the interior of the building.

The nearly $12 million dollar 31,000 sq ft project was designed specifically for the Air Refueling mission, including the U.S. Air Force command and control Global ASNT system.

Along with numerous improvements, the construction added a new alert facility that will allow the 185th to expand their alert mission capability.

The redesigned was a welcome update to the facility that was originally set up in 2002 when the unit converted from flying fighter jets to air refueling.

By contrast, the new construction is a purpose-built Operations Building that was specifically designed for the Wing’s air refueling mission.

Lower thirds:
00:01:53 - 00:03:57
Col. Sonya Morrison 185th Air Refueling Wing Commander More

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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