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

Humanitarian Aid Air Drop News Story
United States Air Forces Central
Video by Staff Sgt. Erin Mills
Sept. 1, 2014 | 2:33
News story about an aircrew from the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron working with aerial porters from the
8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron pushing and loading containment delivery systems filled with fresh drinking water onto a C-17. Soldiers from Fort Bragg, North Carolina,11th Quartermaster Company, 26th Combat
Sustainment Support Battalion, 82nd Sustainment Brigade rig containment delivery systems filled with halal
meals ready to eat for a humanitarian aid air drop near Amirli, Iraq August 31, 2014. 10,545 gallons of water and 7,056 Halal MRE's were delivered. Interviews: SSgt Erin Mills, Aerial Broadcaster, AFCENT Public Affairs;
Col. Christopher Colbert, Operations Group Commander, 385th Air Expeditionary Group; SPC Donald East, Parachute Rigger, 11th Quartermaster Company; Capt. Rachael Deroche, Aircraft Commander, 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron; SPC Robert Tayolr, Parachute Rigger, 11th Quartermaster Company; SrA Paul Maginnis, Loadmaster, 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. Also available in high definition. More

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B-roll of an Operational Resupply Airdrop Near Bayji, Iraq
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B-roll of an Operational Resupply Airdrop Near Bayji, Iraq
Night Vision B-roll of Bayji, Iraq Re-supply Airdrop
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816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron wrap up after successful air drop mission
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816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron wrap up after successful air drop mission
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What is a Halal MRE?
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455th Air Expeditionary Wing Deliver Meals to People of Peshawar
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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