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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48th Fighter Wing Reactivates the 495th Fighter Squadron
48th Fighter Wing
Video by Senior Airman John Ennis
Oct. 4, 2021 | 2:48
The 48th Fighter Wing was selected to host the first U.S. F-35 squadrons in Europe based on numerous factors, including existing infrastructure, history with supporting fighter operations and the combined training opportunities the United Kingdom has to offer. Nicknamed the “Valkyries,” the squadron was activated at exactly 8:49 and 50 seconds, exactly 30 years to the day since it’s designation as a fighter squadron. More

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U.S., Netherlands air forces enhance fifth-generation interoperability at NATO flag exercise B-Roll
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US, RAF F-35 hot-pit refueling at RAF Lakenheath B-Roll
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US, RAF F-35 hot-pit refueling at RAF Lakenheath B-Roll
Lightning Plus One
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Liberty Wing F-35 Highlights
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RAF Lakenheath load crew competition
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RAF Lakenheath load crew competition
F-35 Flagship Arrival
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495th Fighter Squadron receives three more Valkyries
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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