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

Interagency ground crew and Nevada Air National Guard members conduct training on the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System
152nd Airlift Wing
Video by Master Sgt. Garrett Wake
April 11, 2023 | 4:53
B-roll of a ground crew represented by various federal and state agencies and a flight crew from the Nevada Air National Guard tests and practices using the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., April 11, 2023. The Wyoming Air National Guard and Nevada Air National Guard are conducting their 2023 spring training this week in preparation for the 2023 wildfire season. More

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C-130 flight crews practice aerial wildland firefighting with MAFFS system
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C-130 flight crews practice aerial wildland firefighting with MAFFS system
Senior Airman Jessey Merritt discusses his role as a hydraulics maintainer during MAFFS Spring training
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Senior Airman Jessey Merritt discusses his role as a hydraulics maintainer during MAFFS Spring training
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Interagency ground crew and Nevada Air National Guard members conduct training on the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System
Interagency ground crew and Nevada Air National Guard members conduct training on the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System
Nevada Air National Guard Practices Decontamination Procedures
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Nevada Air National Guard Practices Decontamination Procedures
152nd Maintenance Squadron High Rollers de-ice the C-130s after the first snow of the year
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152nd Maintenance Squadron High Rollers de-ice the C-130s after the first snow of the year
152nd Airlift Wing Change of Command Ceremony
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152nd Airlift Wing Change of Command Ceremony
Clip from Nevada Adjutant General Change of Command Ceremony
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Clip from Nevada Adjutant General Change of Command Ceremony
U.S. Marines KC-130J refuel an F-35B during Northern Edge 19
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U.S. Marines KC-130J refuel an F-35B during Northern Edge 19
Northern Edge 19
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Northern Edge 19
Kodiak Mace Rigging and Loading B-roll
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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