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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91st EARS crew refuels AC-130
United States Air Forces Central
Video by Tech. Sgt. Diana Cossaboom
Jan. 18, 2023 | 2:28
A U.S. Air Force AC-130 receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 6, 2023. The 91 EARS aircrew are responsible for delivering fuel throughout the CENTCOM AOR, enabling a constant presence of U.S. aircraft in the region. The aircrew also experienced the phenomenon of St. Elmo’s Fire while flying through weather. St. Elmo's Fire occurs through electric friction caused by specific weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Diana M. Cossaboom) More

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50th EARS fuels Phoenix Shield
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50th EARS fuels Phoenix Shield (Audio)
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New hangars unveiled at ribbon cutting
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908th EARS KC-10 Extender supports US Navy exercise
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KC-10 Extender take off and landing B-Roll
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908th EARS refuels Marine F/A-18 Hornet (B-Roll)
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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