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Welcome to the Inter-American Air Forces Academy (IAAFA) website. I would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for your interest in IAAFA.
On this website, you will find information about our distinctive mission, training regimen, courses availability, and information on our technical training and Professional Military Education programs.
For all prospective students, the website will help you prepare for your next learning experience. IAAFA provides an excellent opportunity for you to get to know and experience our United States of America, our people, and our culture. Everyone leaves IAAFA feeling they've become part of a new family--a family that literally extends across the Americas and over 60 years of excellence. You will find the training and education second-to-none, and will gain new skills and perspectives to make you a more valued member of your profession.
If you are a prospective IAAFA member, welcome! As an instructor, you must be fully conversant in Spanish, able to clearly articulate your core knowledge as a Subject Matter Expert, and be at ease teaching from the platform and the field. Our instructors, and their extensive hands-on training approach, are key elements in forging long-lasting international bonds and promoting inter-Americanism. If you're considering joining the IAAFA support staff instead, Spanish fluency, as well as versatility and persistence, are required. The challenges are many and varied, the hours can be long, and the friendships you make with professionals from all over the Americas will last you a lifetime. As a member of any part of the IAAFA team, you will be the front-line ambassador for the academy, Team Lackland, the USAF, and the United States. Much will be expected of you; the rewards and memories are priceless.
Whether you are a prospective student, a potential addition to the IAAFA team, or just curious about the organization, this website will provide a good look at what IAAFA has to offer. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions.
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The Inter-American Air Forces Academy Protocol Office conducts all protocol duties in accordance with universally accepted customs and courtesies, providing comprehensive guidance for proper diplomatic, official and social activities. For more information, call IAAFA Protocol at CMCL (210) 671-4507, DSN 473-4507.
E-mail IAAFA Student Affairs at iaafa.css@us.af.mil or call (210) 671-4406/4802, DSN 473-4406/4802. |
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The Inter-American Air Forces Academy (IAAFA) was founded on 15 Mar 1943, at the request of Peru's Minister of Aeronautics, General Fernando Melgar. The Academy trained 11 Peruvian students at Albrook Field, Panama Canal Zone, marking the first US aeronautics training in Latin America.
In the 1940s and 50s, the Academy expanded and changed in response to potential conflict in the Western Hemisphere and the world at large. The student load increased to 400 students per year.
In 1952, the Commandant established the format for today's IAAFA, emphasizing "hands-on" training, adding officer courses, and creating a "Student Section" responsible for military and athletic instruction and US cultural awareness. In response to US emphasis in Latin America, the Academy changed its name from the "Central and South American Air School" to the "United States Air Force School for Latin America," to finally the "Inter-American Air Forces Academy" in 1966.
On 30 Sep 1989, IAAFA closed its doors at Albrook AFS, Panama, and moved to Homestead AFB, Florida, reopening 100 days later on 9 Jan 1990. On 23 Sep 1992, following almost-complete destruction by Hurricane Andrew, IAAFA relocated to Lackland AFB, Texas, once again opening its doors just under 100 days, on 11 Jan 1993. Today, IAAFA graduates an average of 800 students a year-quite a step up from the 11 students of 60 years ago.
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Mission
Provide pertinent technical training and leadership development of Partner Nation Aerospace Forces.
Vision
Create a culture of constant improvement that supports U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense objectives for building partner capacity. |
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Mission
Train and educate military forces to build and enable partner nation capacity that supports global security and stability.
Vision
Maintain training and education excellence while building enduring relationships through academic and cultural engagement. |
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Words from the Commandant 
