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

Iowa Air National Guard hosts career fair
185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard
Video by Airman 1st Class Olivia Monk
April 20, 2023 | 2:05
B-Roll Video Shows: The Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing career fair in Sioux City, Iowa.

Admission representatives from Iowa’s three state universities along with area private and community colleges were also available at the event.
Opportunities in the Air Guard include professional careers in aviation, medicine, engineering as well as management careers for prospects who are interested in completing college and obtaining a commission.

Attendees learned how they can receive paid technical training for careers in the Air Guard.  Many Air Force technical training courses also award undergraduate college credit. Some Air Force training courses also offer professional certificates that can be used in civilian careers.

Students had the opportunity to explore traditional careers in aviation operations as well as aircraft maintenance. The unit also has occupations in support activities like logistics and supply. Other available careers include jobs in finance, construction, computer and telephone networking, cyber security as well as culinary skills, firefighting and base security along with dozens of others.

Traditional careers in the National Guard allow members to attend training primarily on training weekends plus two weeks each year while also attending college or working full time at a civilian job.

Benefits for students who are National Guard members include 100% state tuition assistance to Iowa’s universities and community colleges. Tuition assistance can also be used to offset tuition at Iowa private colleges.

A current list of vacancies and recruiter contact information can be found on the 185th ARW website on the careers page. More

Tags

Iowa Air National Guardcareer fair185th ARW More
139th Welcomes Students to Spring Career Fair
Play Button
0:45
139th Welcomes Students to Spring Career Fair
AF Secretary Kendall experiences VISTA of future flight test at Edwards
Play Button
2:36
AF Secretary Kendall experiences VISTA of future flight test at Edwards
AF Secretary Kendall experiences VISTA of future flight test at Edwards
Play Button
0:51
AF Secretary Kendall experiences VISTA of future flight test at Edwards
The Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing hosted its annual career
Play Button
1:03
The Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing hosted its annual career
C-130 static display at MO Air Guard career fair
Play Button
0:29
C-130 static display at MO Air Guard career fair
Career Fair B-Roll Stringer
Play Button
0:03
Career Fair B-Roll Stringer
97 AMW AIM Wing Mission Fair
Play Button
1:05
97 AMW AIM Wing Mission Fair
F-16 Viper Demo Team behind the scenes
Play Button
1:50
F-16 Viper Demo Team behind the scenes
Now Playing
Iowa Air National Guard hosts career fair
Iowa Air National Guard hosts career fair
Yokota's Career Fair Reel
Play Button
0:30
Yokota's Career Fair Reel
Motivating the Aerospace Valley: Edwards AFB inspires the next generation at the Aerospace Valley Career Festival
Play Button
2:43
Motivating the Aerospace Valley: Edwards AFB inspires the next generation at the Aerospace Valley Career Festival
Rapid City Career Fair 2023 B-Roll
Play Button
1:44
Rapid City Career Fair 2023 B-Roll
The Lowdown at Mobility's Hometown - 2023 Aviation Fair
Play Button
2:29
The Lowdown at Mobility's Hometown - 2023 Aviation Fair
Hiring Our Heroes Broll
Play Button
1:15
Hiring Our Heroes Broll
185th hosts career day
Play Button
2:44
185th hosts career day
See More

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