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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480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron arrives in Portugal
52nd Fighter Wing
Video by Senior Airman Chanceler Nardone
Jan. 28, 2020 | 1:01
F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron landed in Monte Real, Portugal today. The 480th Fighter Squadron is here to participate in a Flying Training Deployment with the 201st and 301st FS from the Portuguese air force throughout the month of February. More

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Sheppard Detachment at Tyndall AFB Resumes Training
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Sheppard Detachment at Tyndall AFB Resumes Training
Lakenheath's F-35 Training Facility: Enhancing Skills and Readiness
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Lakenheath's F-35 Training Facility: Enhancing Skills and Readiness
Spanish, RAB Airmen participate in exercise Chasing Sol
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Spanish, RAB Airmen participate in exercise Chasing Sol
37 AS Participates in Chasing Sol 23
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37 AS Participates in Chasing Sol 23
480th EFS returns to Spangdahlem Air Base
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480th EFS returns to Spangdahlem Air Base
Crew Chiefs Assemble!
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Crew Chiefs Assemble!
480th + Portuguese F-16 Take-offs
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480th + Portuguese F-16 Take-offs
Crew Chief B-Roll
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Crew Chief B-Roll
Bom(b) Dia from Monte Real Air Base
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Bom(b) Dia from Monte Real Air Base
52nd MXS Builds Inert GBU-12's for Training in Monte Real
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52nd MXS Builds Inert GBU-12's for Training in Monte Real
480th EFS Taxi and Take-Offs
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480th EFS Taxi and Take-Offs
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Multiple F-16s land at Spangdahlem
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480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron training in Portugal
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480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron training in Portugal
480th Fighter Squadron trains with our NATO Allies in Portugal
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480th Fighter Squadron trains with our NATO Allies in Portugal
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AHFA Locations & Training Partners

  • California Aeronautical 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

*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