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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U.S. Air Force Riggers and C-130 crews load, drop, recover Low Cost Low Altitude airdrop
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa
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May 24, 2024 | 0:10
A U.S. Air Force parachute rigger crew and C-130 loadmasters load, deliver, and recover a low altitude airdrop from a U.S. Air Force C-130H3 Hercules at the Ben Guerir Air Base drop zone, Kenitra Air Base, Morocco, May 22, 2024. International military air forces collaborated to strengthen their partnerships during African Lion 2024, the U.S. Africa Command’s premier, joint exercise led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), running from April 19 to May 31 across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, with over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Steven M. Adkins) More

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USAF, RAAF demonstrate show of force during Elephant Walk
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USAF, RAAF demonstrate show of force during Elephant Walk
U.S. and Belgian service members practice for D-Day jump b-roll
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U.S. and Belgian service members practice for D-Day jump b-roll
DDay 80: The Allied Ceremony at Eisenhower Statue
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DDay 80: The Allied Ceremony at Eisenhower Statue
C-47 Monument ceremony and unveiling of the American Mother
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C-47 Monument ceremony and unveiling of the American Mother
Team USA takes flight in honor of D-Day 80
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Team USA takes flight in honor of D-Day 80
D-Day 80: Magneville Memorial Commemoration Ceremony
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D-Day 80: Magneville Memorial Commemoration Ceremony
Resolute Sentinel 2024: PCG, USCG join forces for SAR scenario
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Resolute Sentinel 2024: PCG, USCG join forces for SAR scenario
U.S. Air Force Riggers and C-130 crews load, drop, recover Low Cost Low Altitude airdrop
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U.S. Air Force Riggers and C-130 crews load, drop, recover Low Cost Low Altitude airdrop
C-130H3 conducts Container Delivery System airdrop
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C-130H3 conducts Container Delivery System airdrop
C-130H3 takes off at Kenitra Air Base
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C-130H3 takes off at Kenitra Air Base
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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