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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Air Force EOD – More Than Just Explosives
380th Air Expeditionary Wing
Video by Tech. Sgt. Colleen Urban
March 11, 2014 | 1:23
(“Fire in the hole! Fire in the hole! Fire in the hole!”)
This might be what comes to mind when hearing “Explosive Ordnance Disposal”, or EOD. However, Air Force EOD has an additional--distinctive mission. SrA Riddle Soundbite: “Air Force EOD specifically responds to any kind of aircraft or airfield responses. Whether, that be post-attack or just in-flight emergencies, we’re the ones who handle that.” EOD technicians from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing focus their training on that very mission set centered on the airfield and air operations. TSgt Guinn Soundbite: “Our mission here is comprised of three main components. The first is launch and recovery of the airfield operations, the second is force protection – so that’s like if somebody has suspect packages or if there is a VBIED at the front of the gate and the third part is the recovery of the airfield denied by ordnance.”
It doesn’t matter if it’s Air Force, Army, Marine, or Navy EOD all technicians have a higher obligation and responsibility. TSgt Guinn Soundbite: “It’s up to us to make the sound decisions to keep everybody safe and keep everybody alive.”
Reporting from Southwest Asia, I’m Technical Sergeant Colleen Urban. Also available in high definition. 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