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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"A Century in the Skies: Hawaii Air National Guard Pilots Reflect on 100 Years of Air Refueling"
154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard
Video by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier
June 22, 2023 | 3:28
Hawaii Air National Guard pilots from the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron share remarks about the 100th Anniversary for Air Refueling.

In celebration of the centennial event, the 154th Wing will partake in a flyover across the Southern and Eastern portions of Oahu.

The flyover with be comprised of four KC-135 Stratotankers, and will take place after the members complete a routine training sortie. By coordinating the flyover as part of a training mission, aviators will leverage the existing resources, flight hours, and personnel who are already allocated for training purposes, ensuring that no additional cost is incurred upon taxpayers.

With 100 years of experience, today’s U.S. Air Force air refueling capabilities deliver unrivaled rapid global reach for U.S. forces and our Allies and partners through the mobility air forces fleet of KC-46, KC-135 and KC-10 tankers. Aerial refueling serves as a force multiplier, increasing the speed, range, lethality, flexibility and versatility of combat aircraft. Tankers also carry cargo and passengers, perform aeromedical evacuations, and enable strategic deterrence for the United States.

The Hawaii Air National Guard has been operating the KC-135 in Hawaii for over 30 years, showcasing their commitment to supporting air-to-air refueling missions and global deployments. Since its establishment on December 10, 1992, the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron of the HIANG has been a critical component of the Pacific Air Force's operations.

In order of appearance, this video includes Maj. Koani Lau, 203rd Air Refueling Squadron director of operations, and Lt. Col. James Studer, 203rd Air Refueling Squadron instructor and evaluator pilot. 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