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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Video Interview with Ret. CMSgt. Robert D. "Dan" Chandler
130th Airlift Wing
Video by Master Sgt. Eugene Crist
Jan. 9, 2022 | 9:20
CMSgt. Robert D. “Dan” Chandler, a retired West Virginia Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. and the first Command Chief Master Sgt. appointed to the 130th Airlift Wing, died Tuesday, January 4th. He was 76.

Chief Chandler enlisted in the Air Force on March 9th, 1966. He became a Combat ready C-130E Aircraft Loadmaster and began his flying career at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. In February 1969, he was assigned to the 774th Tactual Airlift Squadron, Clark Air Base, Philippines, and began flying missions in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force in 1970 and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and three Air Medals.

Chief Chandler joined the West Virginia Air National Guard in September 1971. He became an Aircraft Loadmaster on C-119 cargo planes. He became a full-time employee of the West Virginia Air National Guard as a C-130 aircraft Loadmaster in June 1975. He was assigned to the 130th Tactical Airlift Squadron. In August 1996, he became the first Command Chief Master Sergeant appointed in the 130 Airlift Wing, where he served until September 30th, 2000.

Chief Chandler was the ninth Command Chief Master Sergeant for West Virginia National Guard. He was the chief enlisted advisor to the Adjutant General, Commanders, and senior staff members on matters concerning the health, welfare, morale, education, recruitment, combat readiness, and utilization of more than 1,900 enlisted personnel. Chief Chandler served as State Command Chief from February 1st, 2001, to September 18th, 2005.

A Veteran of the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, and the War in Bosnia, Chief Chandler has flown to all 50 states and 77 foreign countries. He was selected as the Outstanding Airman of the Year for West Virginia in 1986 and again in 1991. Chief Chandler was presented the Distinguished West Virginian Award by Governor Gaston Caperton in 1996.

Chief Chandler accrued over 11,140 hours of flying time during his flying career. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, three Air Medals while serving in the Vietnam War, and one Air Medal for service in the Persian Gulf War. More

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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