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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CAL GUARD C-130's activated to support wildland fire suppression operations in Southern California
146 Airlift Wing, California Air National Guard
Video by Master Sgt. Nicholas Carzis
Jan. 10, 2025 | 3:21
Two California Air National Guard C-130J Super Hercules aircraft equipped with the MAFFS (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) are prepared by MAFFS personnel with CAL FIRE and the 146th Airlift Wing to perform wildland fire suppression operations at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme, California, Jan. 10, 2025. When requested by the National Interagency Fire Center and approved by the Secretary of Defense, the Department of Defense can provide unique wildland firefighting assets to the requesting agencies. As part of U.S. Northern Command’s assigned Defense Support of Civil Authorities mission, these diverse mission assets are prepared to respond quickly and effectively to minimize human suffering, protect lives, property, critical infrastructure, and natural and cultural resources, and can include, but are not limited to, Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) equipped-aircraft, military helicopters, and ground forces capable of supporting the firefighting efforts.  More

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This Month in the AFMS: First civilian deputy surgeon general, updated shaving profile guidance, joint effort to evacuate explosion victims, and Air National Guard comes to the aid of wildfire victims
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This Month in the AFMS: First civilian deputy surgeon general, updated shaving profile guidance, joint effort to evacuate explosion victims, and Air National Guard comes to the aid of wildfire victims
California Air National Guard C-130J MAFFS Flight Deck Footage Hughes Fires
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California Air National Guard C-130J MAFFS Flight Deck Footage Hughes Fires
MAFFS 5 Takeoff B Roll - 302d Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve
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MAFFS 5 Takeoff B Roll - 302d Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve
MAFFS 5 Takeoff Clip - 302nd Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve
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MAFFS 5 Takeoff Clip - 302nd Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve
MAFFS 5 Flight Line B Roll - 302nd Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve
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MAFFS 5 Flight Line B Roll - 302nd Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve
Inside the cockpit of California National Guard's MAFFS 6 C-130J supporting firefighting efforts against Palisades Fire
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Inside the cockpit of California National Guard's MAFFS 6 C-130J supporting firefighting efforts against Palisades Fire
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CAL GUARD C-130's activated to support wildland fire suppression operations in Southern California
CAL GUARD C-130's activated to support wildland fire suppression operations in Southern California
Kirtland AFB Deploys State-of-the-Art Wildfire Sensors Broll
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Kirtland AFB Deploys State-of-the-Art Wildfire Sensors Broll
Kirtland AFB Deploys State-of-the-Art Wildfire Sensors
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Kirtland AFB Deploys State-of-the-Art Wildfire Sensors
Controlled Burn B-Roll from Wright Patterson Air Force Base
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Controlled Burn B-Roll from Wright Patterson Air Force Base
Beale Hinders Wildfires with Prescribed Burn
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Beale Hinders Wildfires with Prescribed Burn
Little Hands, Big Hearts
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Little Hands, Big Hearts
2023 Wildland Fire Training
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2023 Wildland Fire Training
TNANG Fights Wildfires
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TNANG Fights Wildfires
TN Wildfires Helicopter Pilot Interview
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TN Wildfires Helicopter Pilot Interview
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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