Rachael Evans
San Francisco
Summary
Rotary-wing pilot with extensive experience conducting complex search and rescue missions in demanding environments. Excels in high-tempo operations requiring sound judgment, adaptability, and disciplined execution under pressure. Skilled in mission planning, crew coordination, risk management, and maintaining situational awareness to achieve mission success.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Helicopter Pilot and Chief of Scheduling
129th Rescue Wing
Mountain View, California
04.2026 - Current
- Oversees weekly flight operations for 50+ aircrew, maximizing training throughput and mission readiness.
- Leads a 5-member scheduling division managing a 9-aircraft HH-60G/W fleet, enabling seamless search and rescue operations.
- Executes a 1,200+ annual flying-hour program, aligning aircrew training requirements with aircraft availability to achieve 100% mission execution.
Helicopter Pilot and Operations Officer
Counternarcotics Task Force
Mountain View, California
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Led 21 personnel, generating 150 flight hours, 98 arrests, 44 warrants, and $566.9M in narcotics seizures.
- Conducted 40+ aerial surveillance missions supporting counternarcotics operations.
- Coordinated with 15 ground teams to relay critical intelligence and enhance situational awareness.
Helicopter Pilot and Chief of Mission Planning
129th Rescue Wing
Mountain View, CA
02.2025 - 04.2026
- Established the squadron's first HH-60W mission planning capability, fielding and securing $200K+ in classified tactical systems.
- Authored the squadron's first HH-60W mission planning doctrine and SOPs, codifying tactics for future combat deployments.
- Executed a 900-nm overwater rescue mission with 3 aerial refuelings and a seamless transfer to Stanford Hospital, saving a critically ill mariner.
Education
Master of Arts - Global Diplomacy
University of London
London, United Kingdom11-2020
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, Colorado05-2015
Skills
- HH-60G/W Pave Hawk 195 hours
- TH-1H Huey 162 hours
- Bell 206B Jet Ranger 40 hours
- Bell 206L Long Ranger 10 hours
- Eurocopter EC-135 5 hours
Certification
- FAA Commercial Pilot
- FAA Instrument Rated Pilot
- FAA S-70 Type Rating
- US Air Force Rotorcraft Pilot
Timeline
Helicopter Pilot and Chief of Scheduling
129th Rescue Wing
04.2026 - Current
Helicopter Pilot and Operations Officer
Counternarcotics Task Force
10.2025 - 05.2026
Helicopter Pilot and Chief of Mission Planning
129th Rescue Wing
02.2025 - 04.2026
Master of Arts - Global Diplomacy
University of London
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
United States Air Force Academy
Skills
- Formation Operations
- Search & Rescue
- Sling Load Operations
- Bambi Bucket Operations
- Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Flying
Awards
- Pilot Training Distinguished Graduate
- Pilot Training Flying Training Award
- Air Education/Training Command Leadership Award
- 129th Rescue Wing 2025 Cheney Award