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

 

Videos from DVIDShub.net

Exercise Patriot Grizzly Interviews
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
Video by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Foster
Feb. 1, 2019 | 18:09
Exercise Patriot Grizzly took place from 15 Jan - 13 Feb. Multiple units (including 477 FG, 525 FS, 90FS, 302FS, 477 MXS, 962 AACS, 673 LRS, 673 CS, 301FS) traveled from Anchorage, AK to San Diego, Ca. to train with other units stationed at MCAS Miramar.
Interviews:
Lt. Col. Clayton "Fokker" Johnson, 302nd Fighter Squadron Deployed Director of Operations
Capt. Jared "Crash" Becker, 525th Fighter Squadron F22 Raptor Pilot,
Maj. Jessica Denzer, 477th Fighter Group Maintenance Operations Officer,
SSgt. Donavan Hall, 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Dedicated Crew Chief.
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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