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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A1C Gonzales-Lopez: Airman and Chef in Training
18th Wing
Video by Airman 1st Class Thomas Barley
Dec. 23, 2016 | 1:54
This is A1C Gonzales-Lopez, but many may know him better simply as G-LO. When G-LO is not hard at work at the 18th communication squadron, hes out getting a full taste of Okinawan culture as he pursues his passion as a chef.

SB:
The discipline of a kitchen is kind of the same as the discipline in the Air Force, where everybody has their part and you need to play that part as a team and if you overstep your boundaries you might get burned. So I mean if you cant stand the heat of the kitchen, you better get out. I think its the same way in the military where you kind of have to play your part and sometime its "do as you're told" and sometimes you may not like it, but its the right thing to do. The Izakaya job was kind of spur of the moment, I kind of felt a little brave and studying my Japanese, I thought I might as well take a shot and that night, I guess one of the staff here had actually quit, so it was a perfect opportunity where they were leaving and I was asking and sure enough when I asked the master if I could start cooking, he sure enough said no but I kept pursuing it, asked him two or three more times as the night went on and he said "yeah, lets do it. See you tomorrow at six".
NARRATION:
Since that day G-LO continues to volunteer at the Izakaya twice a week for the sheer satisfaction of cooking.
SB:
I love cooking for the simple pleasure of eating good food and seeing other people eat good food. I get to see other people at their fullest, when they're their happiest, the most in love when a couple comes, or just when enjoying a simple dish that is full of flavor. Its amazing.
NARRATION:
G-LO continues to develop himself professionally, both as an airman and chef, working with the local community and embracing the culture as he strives to achieve his life long dream. A1C Thomas Barley, Kadena Airbase, Japan More

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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

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                                                              Please direct program questions to: Afrs.ahfa.studentapplications@us.af.mil