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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

F-22s arrive in Tindal for Pitch Black 24

Pacific Air Forces

Video by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler

July 18, 2024 | 4:34

U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptors assigned to the 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron arrive at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Tindal for Exercise Pitch Black 24, Jul 16, 2024. Exercise Pitch Black 24 is a regular large-scale training activity that supports each participating nation’s own sovereign security objectives, and collectively contributes to the wider peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler) More

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Cope North 25 ENDEX Video

Cope North 25 ENDEX Video

Cope North 25 Social Media Reel

Cope North 25 Social Media Reel

USAF, RAAF demonstrate show of force during Elephant Walk

USAF, RAAF demonstrate show of force during Elephant Walk

U.S. Airmen participate in Darwin Open Day for Exercise Pitch Black 2024

U.S. Airmen participate in Darwin Open Day for Exercise Pitch Black 2024

F-22s arrive in Tindal for Pitch Black 24

F-22s arrive in Tindal for Pitch Black 24

HC-130 Hercules flight to Saipan

HC-130 Hercules flight to Saipan

Tankers Keep Fighters Fueled for the Fight During Cope North 21

Tankers Keep Fighters Fueled for the Fight During Cope North 21

Exercise Cope North 21

Exercise Cope North 21

C-130J Employs ACE Concepts During Cope North 21

C-130J Employs ACE Concepts During Cope North 21

First Time in Cope North History Fighter Aircraft Have Landed at Northwest Field

First Time in Cope North History Fighter Aircraft Have Landed at Northwest Field

C-130J Super Hercules Showcase Mobility Air Force Capabilities During Exercise Cope North 21

C-130J Super Hercules Showcase Mobility Air Force Capabilities During Exercise Cope North 21

Aeromedical Joint Coalition HA/DR Training During Exercise Cope North 21

Aeromedical Joint Coalition HA/DR Training During Exercise Cope North 21

C-130J Super Hercules Providing Fuel for F-35A Lightning IIs during Cope North 21

C-130J Super Hercules Providing Fuel for F-35A Lightning IIs during Cope North 21

Exercise Cope North 21

Exercise Cope North 21

Hercs Stage Heavy Equipment in Palau

Hercs Stage Heavy Equipment in Palau

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*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

Please direct program questions to: Afrs.ahfa.studentapplications@us.af.mil