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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History of the Rhode Island Air National Guard - Episode 3 - Susan and Peter Augustus
143d Airlift Wing
Video by Staff Sgt. John Vannucci
June 26, 2021 | 44:05
In episode three of the History of the Rhode Island Air National Guard, retired Col. Susan Augustus and Retired Lt. Col. Peter Augustus, discuss some historic firsts for the 143d Airlift Wing, at Quonset Air National Guard Base, North Kingstown, R.I., June 10, 2021. The Augustus’ met and were married while they were both serving. Peter was a mustang officer who started as an enlisted Maintainer and finished as the Wing Photo Officer which is what they used to call the OIC of Public Affairs. Susan was a medical officer and the first female officer in the history of the RI guard, both Air and Army. She was also the first female officer to achieve every rank in the Rhode Island National Guard between from First Lt. to Colonel. Official U.S. Air Guard podcast by Staff Sergeant John Vannucci. More

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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