ATR 72 First Officer – Northern Operations (Saskatoon)

Pilot Assessments; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Extended health, dental, and vision

Wellness allowance

RRSP matching

MyIDTravel access

Vacation 15 days

Medical days

Job summary

Rise Air in Saskatoon is seeking an ATR 72 First Officer to support northern operations from the Saskatoon base. You will fly in a multi-crew environment, following SOPs and client standards to ensure safe, on-time performance.

The role requires 600 hours total time with 300 hours PIC, and licenses including IATRA and Instrument Rating. Travel eligibility for the U.S. and work eligibility in Canada are essential.

Qualifications

• Flight time: 600 hours total time, including 300 hours PIC.
• Licences: Valid IATRA and Instrument Rating.
• Experience: Multi-engine operations in a multi-crew environment.
• Travel/work: Valid passport for U.S. travel and entitlement to work in Canada.
• RAIC: Able to obtain Transport Canada RAIC.
• Knowledge: Familiar with northern operations and client standards.
• Testing: Able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as ATR 72 First Officer supporting Rise Air’s northern operations from Saskatoon base.
• Execute flight duties within a multi-crew environment, upholding SOPs and client standards.
• Apply knowledge of northern flying operations and decision-making.
• Collaborate with flight operations, dispatch, maintenance, and station teams to ensure safe, on-time performance.
• Maintain the highest levels of safety and compliance in a safety-sensitive position.

Skills

Total flight hours

PIC hours

Multi-engine operations

Multi-crew operations

Knowledge of northern operations

Client standards

US travel eligibility

Canadian work eligibility

Safety testing compliance

Education

IATRA license

Instrument Rating

Job description

The Opportunity

As an ATR 72 First Officer, you’ll operate from our Saskatoon base to serve northern routes, working closely with an aviation-focused team and partners across northern communities. This is a safety-sensitive role where professionalism, collaboration, and sound judgment are essential.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as ATR 72 First Officer supporting Rise Air’s northern operations from the Saskatoon base.
• Execute flight duties within a multi-crew environment, upholding company SOPs and client standards.
• Apply strong knowledge of northern flying operations and operational decision-making.
• Collaborate with flight operations, dispatch, maintenance, and station teams to ensure safe, on-time performance.
• Maintain the highest levels of safety and compliance in a safety-sensitive position.

What You Bring

• Flight time: Minimum 600 hours total time, including 300 hours PIC.
• Licences & Ratings: Valid IATRA and Instrument Rating.
• Preferred experience: Multi-engine operations in a multi-crew environment.
• Travel & work eligibility: Current, valid passport for U.S. travel and legal entitlement to work immediately in Canada.
• Able to obtain a Transport Canada RAIC.
• Knowledge of northern operations and the ability to meet applicable client standards.
• Ability to pass pre-employment controlled substance and alcohol testing (safety-sensitive role).

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Total rewards for eligible full-time employees: Life insurance; extended health, dental, and vision coverage (50/50 cost-sharing).
• Wellness & retirement: Annual wellness allowance and RRSP contribution matching.
• Travel perks: MyIDTravel access for standby and non-revenue flights with major domestic and international partners.
• PTO: Vacation starting at 15 days (or 6%) per year, up to 10 paid medical days annually, and up to 3 paid personal days annually.
• Quality of life: Saskatchewan’s affordable living and natural environment, plus an inclusive, supportive workplace with real paths for career growth.