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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The 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer continues to conduct hot pit refuel operations during BTF 25-1 at Misawa Air Base, Japan
28th Bomb Wing
Video by Senior Airman Brittany Kenney
Feb. 28, 2025 | 1:18
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., lands to conduct hot pit refuel operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 24, 2025. Missions like these enhance capability and interoperability, while strengthening trust between like-minded nations to ensure the air, maritime, cyber, and space domains remain open to all nations. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Brittany Kenney) More

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First-person view of a hot pit refueling
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First-person view of a hot pit refueling
The 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer conducts final hot pit refuel operations during BTF 25-1 at Misawa Air Base, Japan
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The 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer conducts final hot pit refuel operations during BTF 25-1 at Misawa Air Base, Japan
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The 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer continues to conduct hot pit refuel operations during BTF 25-1 at Misawa Air Base, Japan
The 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer continues to conduct hot pit refuel operations during BTF 25-1 at Misawa Air Base, Japan
34th EBS B-1B Lancer arrives at Misawa Air Base to conduct a hot pit refuel during BTF 25-1
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34th EBS B-1B Lancer arrives at Misawa Air Base to conduct a hot pit refuel during BTF 25-1
Desert Hammer 25-1 Broll Package
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Desert Hammer 25-1 Broll Package
354th LRS POL conducts hot pits
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354th LRS POL conducts hot pits
354th LRS POL conducts hot pits (b-roll)
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354th LRS POL conducts hot pits (b-roll)
B-1B Lancer performs hot pit refuel at Grand Forks
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B-1B Lancer performs hot pit refuel at Grand Forks
B-2 Spirit hot pit refueling at Diego Garcia b-roll
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B-2 Spirit hot pit refueling at Diego Garcia b-roll
51 CES, LRS fuel the fight
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51 CES, LRS fuel the fight
Hot takes with Chief McBride
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Hot takes with Chief McBride
Stay Hydrated in the Desert
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Stay Hydrated in the Desert
Double Barrel 24-1
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Double Barrel 24-1
KC-135 Hot Pit Refueling
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KC-135 Hot Pit Refueling
375th LRS Airmen perform hot-pit refuel on EA-18G Growler
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375th LRS Airmen perform hot-pit refuel on EA-18G Growler
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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