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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Bollen Air-to-Ground Range offers combat-ready mission training
193rd Special Operations Wing
Video by Airman Austin Stern
May 18, 2025 | 1:25
An A-10C Thunderbolt II, KC-130J Super Hercules, and C-130 Hercules train at Bollen Range Air-to-Ground Range, located at Fort Indiantown Gap in Annville, Pennsylvania, providing a realistic tactical training environment for airdrop operations and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training, supporting the combat readiness of flying units across the military, April 17, 2025. Operated by the 193rd Special Operations Wing, Bollen Range supports a wide range of training activities for U.S. Air Force aircraft, as well as military helicopters, heavy transports, and special mission aircraft operating in the northeastern United States. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Airman Austin Stern) More

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(GoPro Footage) U.S. Air Force Reserve Pilots from the 47th Fighter Squadron, part of the 944th Fighter Wing, fly the A-10-Thunderbolt II from Marine Corps Base Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024
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(GoPro Footage) U.S. Air Force Reserve Pilots from the 47th Fighter Squadron, part of the 944th Fighter Wing, fly the A-10-Thunderbolt II from Marine Corps Base Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024
(GoPro Footage) U.S. Air Force Reserve Pilots from the 47th Fighter Squadron, part of the 944th Fighter Wing, fly the A-10-Thunderbolt II from Marine Corps Base Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024
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(GoPro Footage) U.S. Air Force Reserve Pilots from the 47th Fighter Squadron, part of the 944th Fighter Wing, fly the A-10-Thunderbolt II from Marine Corps Base Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024
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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