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

Cold Pit Refueling B-Roll
509th Bomb Wing
Video by Airman 1st Class Bryce Moore
June 14, 2024 | 10:57
B-Roll package featuring B-2 Spirit stealth bomber pilots assigned to the 393rd Bomb Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. refueling the B-2 at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., May 28, 2024 as part of a Cold Pit training event. Cold Pit is the term used when an aircrew turns off their engines during servicing and refueling operations. This training was conducted to give B-2 pilots the opportunity to practice a critical skill set in a realistic environment, under real-world circumstances, which ultimately makes B-2 pilots more independent from home station resources and aligns under the Air Force’s construct for agile combat employment. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Bryce Moore) 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
The 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer continues to conduct 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
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
Cold Pit Refueling
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Double Barrel 24-1
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KC-135 Hot Pit Refueling
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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