Rachael Frey

Aviation Credentials & Flight Times

• FAA Private Pilot Certificate:

Airplane Single Engine Land (ASEL)

• Instrument Rating (In Progress — Expected June 2026)
• Medical Certificate: First Class Medical (acting as third class)
• Total Flight Time: 154.5 Hours
• Cross-Country: 50.1 | Night: 3.3 | Simulated Instrument: 16.9

Education & Flight Training

• Private Pilot Ground School & Flight Training | Chickadee Aviation Auburn, ME, | Nationwide Aviation Hudson Oaks, TX

Affiliation

• The Ninety-Nines, Inc. (International Organization of Women Pilots)
• Women in Aviation International (WAI) – Active Member
• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)

• -Progressed through three front-of-house positions, earning promotions from Food Runner to Expo and ultimately Server
• -Ensured seamless coordination between kitchen and dining room operations in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment
• -Maintained high standards of service, order accuracy, and food presentation
• -Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service, menu knowledge, and effective communication
• -Demonstrated leadership, reliability, and adaptability while supporting team success during high-volume service periods

• -Memorize the restaurant’s wine stock and appropriate entrée pairings, leading to daily wine sales averaging $180, 15% higher than the company average
• -Drove sales by exceeding selling and service expectations

• -Operate POS terminals to input customer orders, swipe credit cards, and enter cash amounts received in a 120+ seat restaurant
• -Trained three new-to-go specialists, ensuring attention to detail and a comprehensive understanding of restaurant methodology and practices