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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181st CERFP Search and Extraction Training
181st Intelligence Wing
Video by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Padish
July 2, 2020 | 4:29
Airmen assigned to the 181st Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and high-yield Explosive Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP), 181st Intelligence Wing, Indiana Air National Guard, conduct search and extraction training in Terre Haute, Indiana, March 7, 2020. The Airmen trained on rappelling and search and extraction in vertical conditions and confined spaces as part of their training. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Jonathan W. Padish) More

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So others may live: 25 FS completes CSARTE
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So others may live: 25 FS completes CSARTE
Ellsworth hosts 1st Annual Search and Rescue Exercise
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Jump Mission to Save Fisherman off Coast of Costa Rica
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Jump Mission to Save Fisherman off Coast of Costa Rica
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Search and Rescue B-Roll
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Dover AFB leads joint, interagency survival training
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Overwater Rescue
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Overwater Rescue
66th RQS Special Missions Aviator
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Training to save lives: 181st CERFP conducts search, extraction training
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Florida Reserve Citizen Airmen join search for Airman in Gulf
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Search and Rescue K-9 becomes newest member of the Kentucky Air Guard's Special Tactics Squadron
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Search and Recovery K-9 Becomes Newest Member of the Kentucky Air Guard's Special Tactics Squadron
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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