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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Behind the lens: Public Affairs captures MAFFS Spring Training
152nd Airlift Wing
Video by Tech. Sgt. Michelle Brooks
June 16, 2025 | 2:15
U.S. Air National Guard Public Affairs Specialist, Staff Sgt. Kylee Warren, 153rd Airlift Wing, Wyoming Air National Guard, is interviewed regarding the mission of public affairs personnel at Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) Spring Training 2025, held at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Base in Port Hueneme, Calif. from April 21-27, 2025. The MAFFS program is a joint effort between the U.S. Forest Service and the Department of Defense. Four C-130 wings support the MAFFS mission including three Air National Guard units: Nevada's 152nd Airlift Wing, California's 146th Airlift Wing, and Wyoming's 153rd Airlift Wing; and one U.S. Air Force Reserve unit, Colorado's 302nd Airlift Wing (U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech Sgt. Michelle Brooks). More

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Inside the Cockpit of a California National Guard C-130 Suppressing Hughes Fire
Nevada Air National Guard’s 152nd Airlift Wing Activated for Firefighting to assist in the greater Los Angeles area
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Nevada Air National Guard’s 152nd Airlift Wing Activated for Firefighting to assist in the greater Los Angeles area
146th Airlift Wing Supports U.S. Forest Service with MAFFS C-130 Aerial Fire Fighting for Borel Fire
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146th Airlift Wing Supports U.S. Forest Service with MAFFS C-130 Aerial Fire Fighting for Borel Fire
MAFFS Operations Expand with Additional Fire Fighting Aircraft from Nevada and Wyoming Air National Guard
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California Air National Guard Aerial Fire Fighting C-130J Drops Retardant on Long Fire
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California Air National Guard Aerial Fire Fighting C-130J Drops Retardant on Long Fire
California Air National Guard Aerial Fire Fighting C-130J Drops Retardant on Trout Fire
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California Air National Guard Aerial Fire Fighting C-130J Drops Retardant on Trout Fire
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California Air National Guard Aerial Fire Fighting C-130J Drops Retardant on 'Packsaddle' and 'Laura Fire'
Nevada and Wyoming Air National Guard aerial fire fighters get certified during MAFFS training
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Nevada and Wyoming Air National Guard aerial fire fighters get certified during MAFFS training
B-Roll of airfield operations supporting 2024 MAFFS spring training
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B-Roll of airfield operations supporting 2024 MAFFS spring training
Air Force honors 100th Bomb Group's legacy with 'Masters of the Air' special screening
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Air Force honors 100th Bomb Group's legacy with 'Masters of the Air' special screening
146th Security Forces Squadron and 146th Emergency Management Flight implement ACE training in Ventura County
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146th Security Forces Squadron and 146th Emergency Management Flight implement ACE training in Ventura County
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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