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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386th EMDS/ESFS Joint TCCC Exercise
United States Air Forces Central
Video by Senior Airman Mark Colmenares
July 11, 2025 | 2:56
U.S. Air Force medics assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Medical Squadron and U.S. Army combat medics from the 1st Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment participate in a tactical field care and mass casualty exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 7, 2025. The collaborative exercise aimed to improve coordination between joint branch medical personnel during emergency response scenarios. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Mark Colmenares) More

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386th AEW vehicle rollover scenario
CH-47 Chinook takes part in UC25 at Travis AFB
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Hey, Airman! Changing a tire
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USAF, CAF medical personnel complete more than 2,000 procedures, treat more than 650 patients during AMISTAD 2025
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AHFA Locations & Training Partners

  • California Aeronautical 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

*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