Beechcraft 1900 Captain – Saskatoon, SK (Full-Time)

Pilot Assessments; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Extended health

Dental

Wellness allowance

RRSP matching

MyIDTravel

Vacation days

Job summary

Rise Air, based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, seeks a full-time Captain to lead Beechcraft 1900 operations in northern communities and with partners across the North. This salaried role emphasizes safety, collaboration and a strong safety-first culture.

You will fly Beechcraft 1900s under SOPs and Transport Canada regulations, mentor crew, and work closely with Dispatch, Maintenance and Flight Operations to deliver reliable service.

Qualifications

• Be recognized captain with Beechcraft 1900 operations.
• Experience operating in remote/northern environments with CRM.
• Proven ability to mentor crew and uphold safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Captain Beechcraft 1900 flights per SOPs and Transport Canada regulations.
• Operate into remote and northern environments with sound judgment and situational awareness.
• Mentor crew and foster a safety-first culture.
• Collaborate with Dispatch, Maintenance and Flight Operations to deliver reliable service.
• Represent Rise Air to communities and partners as an ambassador.

Skills

CRM

Situational awareness

Safety culture

Crew mentoring

Education

ATPL (ICAO) and Multi-Engine Instrument Rating

Job description

• Company: Rise Air
• Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
• Employment: Full-time, Salaried
• Department: Flight Operations

Shape essential air service across Canada’s North with Rise Air—an aviation-focused, 100% Indigenous-owned airline. Based in Saskatoon, this full-time Captain role puts you at the heart of a collaborative, safety-first operation serving northern communities and partners. Saskatchewan offers an affordable, growing place to live and work, with a positive culture and real career growth opportunities.

Lead safe, efficient Beechcraft 1900 operations from Saskatoon, representing Rise Air’s values while serving communities, stakeholders, and industry partners throughout the North.

• Captain Beechcraft 1900 flights in line with company SOPs, Transport Canada regulations, and Client Standards.
• Operate into remote and northern environments with sound judgment, CRM, and situational awareness.
• Foster a strong safety culture and mentor crew members to uphold operational excellence.
• Collaborate closely with Dispatch, Maintenance, and Flight Operations to deliver reliable service.
• Engage respectfully with communities and partners as an ambassador of a 100% Indigenous-owned carrier.

• Total time: 2,500+ hours
• Pilot-in-command (PIC): 750+ hours
• Multi-engine: 500+ hours
• Licences & ratings: Valid ATPL (ICAO) and Multi-Engine Instrument Rating
• Travel documents: Current, valid passport and ability to travel to the USA
• Work authorization: Legally entitled to work immediately in Canada
• Clearances: Eligible for a Transport Canada RAIC; able to meet Client Standards
• Safety: Negative pre-employment controlled substances and alcohol testing (safety-sensitive role)
• Preference: Canadian citizens and permanent residents (per immigration requirements); preference for qualified Indigenous applicants

• Salary: $97,850 to $119,300.16 annually (salaried; placement based on skills, experience, and internal equity)
• Health & wellness: Life insurance; extended health, dental, and vision coverage; annual wellness allowance (cost-shared 50/50)
• Retirement: RRSP contribution matching
• Travel: MyIDTravel access to standby and non-revenue flights with domestic and international partners
• Paid time off: Vacation starting at 15 days (6%) per year; up to 10 days paid medical leave annually; up to 3 days paid personal leave annually

• Join a collaborative, aviation-first team in a 100% Indigenous-owned company.
• Make a meaningful impact serving northern communities and industry partners.
• Live in an affordable, growing city with a strong, positive workplace culture.
• Access real opportunities for development and career progression.