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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QF-16 Aerial Target Arrival/First Sortie
49th Wing
Video by Staff Sgt. BreeAnn Sachs
Feb. 16, 2017 | 8:20
00:10-00:53 - Lt. Col. Ronald King taxis after flying the 82nd Aerial Target Squadron Detachment 1's second
QF-16 Aerial Target from Tyndall Air Force Base, FL, Jan. 27, 2017. 00:54-08:24 - Lt. Col Ronald King, 82nd Aerial Target Squadron Detachment 1 commander, flies the first local QF-16 Aerial Target sortie at Holloman Air Force Base, NM, Feb. 10, 2017.

The QF-16 is a full-scale aerial target that's modified to fly with a pilot for training, or to fly remotely for live missile testing. The QF-16 Aerial Target introduces fourth-generation fighter capabilities to the aerial target mission. The QF-16 replaced the QF-4 Aerial Target, which flew its last unmanned mission Aug. 17, 2016. The flight on Feb. 10, 2017 represents the official start of the QF-16 program at Holloman Air Force Base, NM. 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

Contact us

 

 

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