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

 

Videos from DVIDShub.net

B-Roll Package for C-130 Mission Drop
377th Air Base Wing
Video by Airman 1st Class Tallon Bratton
Nov. 5, 2024 | 2:34
This B-Roll package includes various footage of The 58th Special Operation Wing conducting aerial deliveries at their new Howard Drop Zone near the Albuquerque airport, Double Eagle II, 30 Oct., 2024.This package also includes a point of view of the inside the C-130, of the contents being released from the cargo ramp. (U.S. Air Force video by A1C Tallon Bratton) More

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Extraction Cargo Parachute Assembly
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Extraction Cargo Parachute Assembly
The Drop Ep. 36 - C.D.S.:January UTA
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The Drop Ep. 36 - C.D.S.:January UTA
Operation Santa Drop delivers holiday cheer to Ramstein AB B-Roll
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Operation Santa Drop delivers holiday cheer to Ramstein AB B-Roll
Altus AFB 2024 cookie drop
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Altus AFB 2024 cookie drop
A Little Bit of Home: From Guam to New Mexico
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A Little Bit of Home: From Guam to New Mexico
Operation Christmas Drop B-roll
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Operation Christmas Drop B-roll
Operation Christmas Drop Elephant Walk Helicopter B-Roll
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Operation Christmas Drop Elephant Walk Helicopter B-Roll
Fausto OCD Feature W/No Music or Lower Thirds
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Fausto OCD Feature W/No Music or Lower Thirds
The Drop Ep. 35 - C.D.S.: December UTA
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The Drop Ep. 35 - C.D.S.: December UTA
A Little Bit of Home: From Guam to New Mexico Reel
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A Little Bit of Home: From Guam to New Mexico Reel
Kirtland Participates in Operation Christmas Drop
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Kirtland Participates in Operation Christmas Drop
B-Roll Package for C-130 Mission Drop
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B-Roll Package for C-130 Mission Drop
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B-Roll Package for C-130 Mission Drop
B-Roll Package for C-130 Mission Drop
The Drop Ep. 34 - C.D.S.: November UTA
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The Drop Ep. 34 - C.D.S.: November UTA
The Drop Ep. 33 - C.D.S. : October UTA
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The Drop Ep. 33 - C.D.S. : October UTA
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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