At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor pilots while ensuring safety and operational excellence.
- Company: Rise Air, a community-focused airline in La Ronge, Saskatchewan.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health coverage, travel perks, and generous leave policies.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to safety and community.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in aviation while living in beautiful Northern Canada.
- Qualifications: ATPL-A license, extensive flying experience, and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Company: Rise Air
Location: La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Canada
Reports to: Director, Flight Operations
Employment: Full-time (Salaried)
License: ATPL-A (Transport Canada)
Minimum Total Time: 4,000 hours
Multi-Engine PIC: 2,000 hours
As Chief Pilot, you’ll provide operational leadership and regulatory oversight across Rise Air’s 703/704 programs. You’ll mentor and develop pilots, ensure uncompromising standards, and keep the operation mission‑ready—while maintaining your own currency and flying the line when required. Join a team that puts people, community, and the North at the heart of its mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support pilots across CAR 703/704 operations, setting clear standards and expectations.
- Oversee operational compliance, flight crew procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Direct pilot training, qualifications, professional development, and operational readiness.
- Support pilot recruitment, staffing, scheduling, and flight operations planning.
- Coach pilots and address performance or operational matters with fairness and clarity.
- Champion a strong safety culture and actively support the Safety Management System (SMS).
- Maintain flying currency—and fly the line when operationally required.
Qualifications
- Valid Airline Transport Pilot Licence – Aeroplane (ATPL‑A), Transport Canada.
- Current PPC on a CAR 704 aeroplane.
- 4,000+ hours total time, including 2,000+ hours multi‑engine PIC and 1,000+ hours turbine.
- Minimum three years of PIC experience on CAR 703/704 aircraft.
- Ability to qualify as PIC on one of Rise Air’s operated aircraft types.
- Meets all applicable Transport Canada requirements for the Chief Pilot role.
- Proven leadership, communication, decision‑making, and people‑management skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
- As a safety‑sensitive role, ability to test negative for controlled substances and alcohol prior to employment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Total rewards for eligible full‑time employees: 50/50 cost‑shared life insurance, extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Annual wellness allowance and RRSP contribution matching per company policy.
- Travel perks: MyIDTravel access to standby and non‑revenue flights with major domestic and international partners.
- Paid leave: vacation starting at 15 days (6%) per year, up to 10 days paid medical leave, and up to 3 days paid personal leave annually.
- Recruitment‑process accommodation available on request.
About Location
Live where you lead. La Ronge offers a gateway to Canada’s North—spectacular lakes, tight‑knit communities, and a meaningful lifestyle with room to grow your career and your impact.
EEO / Diversity Statement
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Preference is also given to qualified Indigenous applicants.
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