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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Capt. Paul Tillman: Large Package Week 16-5
1st Combat Camera Squadron
Video by Senior Airman Ryan Green, Staff Sgt. Angela Nartowicz, Senior Airman Nicholas Priest, Staff Sgt. Chelsi Urban
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Captain Paul Tillman, Alpha Battery Commander of the 82nd Airborne Division Artillery, talks about a heavy drop exercise taking place at Pope Airfield, N.C., February 8, 2016 as part of Large Package Week 16-5. Large Package Week 16-5 is a lead up to Joint Operational Exercise 16-5 that prepares Army and Air Force units for worldwide crisis and contingency operations (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Ryan Green, Senior Airman Nicholas Priest, Staff Sergeant Chelsi Urban, and Staff Sergeant Angela Nartowicz). More

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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