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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"Habañero Dreams" by SrA Michael Dee, Jazz Combo Sunday Jazz Brunch Series
Air Mobility Command
Video by Airman 1st Class Scott Davis
Oct. 19, 2020 | 5:19
The Band of Mid-America featured a 3-week and 3-video Sunday Jazz Brunch Series, in which the Shades of Blue jazz combo performed 3 original tunes:

1. "Union Station" by TSgt Ryan Janus
2. "Habañero Dreams" by SrA Michael Dee
3. "Forgotten Love" by TSgt Caleb Brinkley

The jazz combo performers in this video are:
1. TSgt Ryan Janus (piano)
2. TSgt Caleb Brinkley (tenor sax)
3. SSgt Benjamin Paille (trumpet)
4. SrA Kathryn Yuill (drums)
5. SrA Michael Dee (baritone sax)
6. A1C Michael Horrigan (bass)

The music was all originally composed by said members and by the USAF Band of Mid-America.
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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