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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Righteous Mission: AUAB expeditionary aeromedical evacuation squadron
379th Air Expeditionary Wing
Video by Staff Sgt. Kayla White
Sept. 22, 2020 | 4:21
Members of the 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, give an inside look at what makes their mission move. The 379th EAES Airmen convert cargo aircraft into flying hospitals, used to transport patients from throughout the United States Central Command area of responsibility to higher-level care facilities. U.S. Air Force Capt. Carissa Backer, flight nurse, Senior Master Sgt. Adam Willemssen, superintendent and first sergeant, and Staff Sgt. Tanis Anderson, aeromedical technician, share what inspires and motivates them. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Kayla White) More

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379th ELRS ground transportation on-base shuttle
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379th ELRS ground transportation on-base shuttle
AUAB firefighters conduct search and rescue structural fire exercise
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AUAB firefighters conduct search and rescue structural fire exercise
Deterrence and detection with dogs of the "Deid"
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Deterrence and detection with dogs of the "Deid"
379th Air Expeditionary Wing Munitions Specialists hold bomb building event
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379th Air Expeditionary Wing Munitions Specialists hold bomb building event
AUAB Airmen develop multi-role skills
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AUAB Airmen develop multi-role skills
Airmen particpate in AUAB Firefighter for a Day program
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Airmen particpate in AUAB Firefighter for a Day program
AUAB manages only blood platelet supply to CENTCOM area of responsibility
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AUAB manages only blood platelet supply to CENTCOM area of responsibility
T-1 Tuesday: Happy Veterans Day
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T-1 Tuesday: Happy Veterans Day
T-1 Tuesday: 30 Years of the RJ-135 in CENTCOM AOR
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T-1 Tuesday: 30 Years of the RJ-135 in CENTCOM AOR
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379th AEW conducts emergency readiness training
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Grand Slam Short: Lean on Me
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Al Udeid Air Base Flightline Operations
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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