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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Members of the 343rd Training Squadron Black Rope program prepare for and compete at the 37th Training Group Drill Down
37th Training Wing
Video by Daniel Cruz
Sept. 23, 2022 | 4:06
SSgt Brendan Bonin and SSgt Brandon Rushing give us some insight on what it takes to be a Black Rope at the 343rd Training Squadron and we get an up close look at how they prepared for drill down.

The primary mission of the 343d MTF Black Rope Program is to instill and
demonstrate Air Force customs and traditions.

To earn a Black Rope, an airman must:

- Perfect 27 drill movements with zero demerits
- Perfect 22 reveille and retreat ceremony movements
- Exemplify dress and appearance standards with zero demerits upon
inspection (Service Dress/OCP's)
- Pass a white glove room inspection conducted by a MTL with zero demerits
- Maintain an 80% GPA in technical training

Once an airman has completed all of the above and earned their Black Rope:
- Safely march their respective flights to and from training environment
- Provide expertise for all upcoming airmen drill evaluations
- Conduct reveille and retreat for the Security Forces Museum
- Represent the 343rd TRS and the 37th TRG at all Drill Down Competitions 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