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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MV-22 Osprey Extraction Exercise B-Roll
386th Air Expeditionary Wing
Video by Tech. Sgt. Michael Mason
Aug. 23, 2019 | 10:14
Footage contains Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy members training for an MV-22 emergency landing and crew extraction with medical treatment. This joint training allows members to be ready to save lives if needed. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech Sgt Michael Mason)

Additionally, contains interviews from Sgt. Casey Madigan, Expeditionary Firefighting and Rescue, Marine Wing Support Detachment 473 and Tech. Sgt. Aaron Alcaraz, Fire Station Captain, 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron. More

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MV-22 Osprey & sports zone BROLL | America Fest 2025
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MV-22 Osprey & sports zone BROLL | America Fest 2025
Desert Hammer B-Roll
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Desert Hammer B-Roll
41st AS participates in formation flight with MV-22B Ospreys during JPMRC 24-01
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41st AS participates in formation flight with MV-22B Ospreys during JPMRC 24-01
Joint Search and Rescue Training in Djibouti
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Joint Search and Rescue Training in Djibouti
POTUS departure from Ellsworth AFB for Salute to America
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POTUS departure from Ellsworth AFB for Salute to America
POTUS arrival at Ellsworth AFB for Salute to America
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POTUS arrival at Ellsworth AFB for Salute to America
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Singapore Airshow 2020
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Joint MV-22 Osprey Extraction Training Pkg (With lower 3rds)
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Joint MV-22 Osprey Extraction Training Pkg (With lower 3rds)
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MV-22 Osprey Extraction Exercise B-Roll
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33rd and 31st Rescue Squadrons save five-man crew from MV-22 Osprey
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33rd and 31st Rescue Squadrons save five-man crew from MV-22 Osprey
MV-22s Osprey Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA B-Roll
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MV-22s Osprey Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA B-Roll
U.S. Army GBs Executing HAHO Jump from VM-22 Osprey During ITX 3-15
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U.S. Army GBs Executing HAHO Jump from VM-22 Osprey During ITX 3-15
Multiple U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey loading up cargo and takeoff/Integrated Training Exercise 3-15 (ITX 3-15)
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Multiple U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey loading up cargo and takeoff/Integrated Training Exercise 3-15 (ITX 3-15)
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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