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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117th Air Control Squadron Service Reflection : U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Nick Bell
165th Airlift Wing
Video by Senior Airman Victoria Coursey, Senior Airman Christa Ross
Dec. 18, 2024 | 1:55
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Nick Bell, instructor weapons evaluator, 117th Air Control Squadron (ACS), a geographically separated unit of the 165th Airlift Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, reflects on his 16 years of service at the 117 ACS located at Hunter Army Airfield, Ga. on Dec. 13, 2024. The Airmen of the 117 ACS completed their final mission during December drill, prior to the unit's deactivation that is scheduled for March 2025. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Senior Airman Christa Ross)

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Valor Under Fire
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Valor Under Fire
B-Roll: Joint Forces Practice Casualty Evacuation Procedures During Domestic Response Exercise
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B-Roll: Joint Forces Practice Casualty Evacuation Procedures During Domestic Response Exercise
B-Roll: Georgia State Defense Force Conducts Search and Rescue Operations
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B-Roll: Georgia State Defense Force Conducts Search and Rescue Operations
165th Airlift Wing Crew Chiefs Harness Virtual Reality to Enhance C-130J Aircraft Training- TSgt Rivas Shares His Experience
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165th Airlift Wing Crew Chiefs Harness Virtual Reality to Enhance C-130J Aircraft Training- TSgt Rivas Shares His Experience
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117th Air Control Squadron Service Reflection : U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Nick Bell
117th Air Control Squadron Service Reflection : U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Nick Bell
Interview: Master Sgt. Nick Bell reflects on his 16-year career at 117th Air Control Squadron
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Interview: Master Sgt. Nick Bell reflects on his 16-year career at 117th Air Control Squadron
165th SFS hosts Special Response Team try-outs
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165th SFS hosts Special Response Team try-outs
Mission Capable - Always Ready, Always There: The Air National Guard
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Mission Capable - Always Ready, Always There: The Air National Guard
Keeping Us Connected: 165th JISCC package activated to support Georgia National Guard’s Hurricane Helene response
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Keeping Us Connected: 165th JISCC package activated to support Georgia National Guard’s Hurricane Helene response
Georgia State Defense Force volunteer reflects on being apart of Georgia National Guard’s Hurricane Helene relief efforts
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Georgia State Defense Force volunteer reflects on being apart of Georgia National Guard’s Hurricane Helene relief efforts
Serving Community and Nation
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Serving Community and Nation
#DoBoth: Alvarez talks about how his job as a firefighter and paramedic helps him serve his fellow wingmen in the 165th Airlift Wing
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#DoBoth: Alvarez talks about how his job as a firefighter and paramedic helps him serve his fellow wingmen in the 165th Airlift Wing
165th SFS conducts annual training
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165th SFS conducts annual training
165th SFS conducts annual training
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165th SFS conducts annual training
William Tell 2025: Send Us Your Champions
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William Tell 2025: Send Us Your Champions
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Resources

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