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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Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System Training (MAFFS)
1st Combat Camera Squadron
Video by Brandi Hansen
June 15, 2012 | 9:58
Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System training performed at Peterson Air Reserve Base, Colorado the week of April 20, 2012 till April 24, 2012. The 731st Air Lift Squadron with two C-130's loaded with MAFFS performed this training. Training consists of two air crews that perform simulated retardant drops over three specified areas. The drops consist of water instead of retardant for training purposes. The United States Air Force, United States Forest Service, and United States Bureau of Land Management has teamed up for this training in preparation of fire season 2012. Stringer Includes : Two C-130 air crews perform training on the MAFFS. Shots are from the flight-line of preparing, taking-off, and landing. Sound bite from Senior Master Sergeant Jeff Flight (03:03:12) and U.S. Forest Service Craig French (06:11:03). Available in high definition. 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