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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Stolen Cerberus XII; Guardians of the gate, masters of the sky interviews: Capt. Eric Zielen-Ersing, 37th AS mission commander, and Maj. Amanda Perterson, 86th AES assistant director of operations
86th Airlift Wing
Video by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo
May 13, 2025 | 2:22
U.S. Air Force Capt. Eric Zielen-Ersing, 37th Airlift Squadron mission commander, and Maj. Amanda Peterson, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron assistant director of operations, give an interview during exercise Stolen Cerberus XII from Elefsina Air Base, Greece, April 29 - May 7, 2025. Stolen Cerberus aimed to enhance interoperability and airlift capabilities between the U.S. Air Force and Hellenic Air Force. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo) More

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86th AES, NATO allies, execute aeromedical evacuation exercise B-Roll
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Ramstein showcases readiness, airpower during max generation exercise B-Roll
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Stolen Cerberus XII; Guardians of the gate, masters of the sky interviews: Capt. Eric Zielen-Ersing, 37th AS mission commander, and Maj. Amanda Perterson, 86th AES assistant director of operations
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182nd Airlift Wing C-130H Hercules flyover during Chicago Cubs game
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189th Airlift Wing Takes Its First Flight In C-130J
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New Years Jump Indo-Pacific 25: one with the sky
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Honoring the Past, Leading the Future - 100th Anniversary of the 154th Observation Squadron
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Honoring the Past, Leading the Future - 100th Anniversary of the 154th Observation Squadron
189th Conducts Landings on Dirt
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189th Conducts Landings on Dirt
189th AW Lands C-130H On Highway (Social Media Hype Video)
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AATTC loadmasters take flight to make drops
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AATTC loadmasters take flight to make drops
Airdropping into advanced airlift tactics
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Airdropping into advanced airlift tactics
Combat Offload Method B in action
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Combat Offload Method B in action
Defensive maneuvers practiced by mobility aircraft
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Defensive maneuvers practiced by mobility aircraft
Aircrews practice combat offload method C
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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