Chief Pilot (703/704)

Rise Air; La Ronge; Presencial; CAD 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Life Insurance

Extended Health

Dental

Vision coverage

Annual wellness allowance

RRSP contribution matching

MyIDTravel

Vacation 15 days

Medical leave 10 days

Personal leave 3 days

Descripción de la vacante

Rise Air in La Ronge, Saskatchewan is seeking a Chief Pilot (703/704) to lead and direct pilots across our 703 and 704 operations. You will ensure regulatory compliance, oversee training and development, and maintain operational readiness for flight crews operating in the North.

The role requires a current ATPL-A, PPC on CAR 704, and extensive PIC experience, with a focus on leadership, safety, and high operational standards.

Formación

• Must hold an Airline Transport Pilot Licence – Aeroplane (ATPL-A).
• Current Pilot Proficiency Check (PPC) on a CAR 704 aeroplane.
• Proven leadership experience in multi-pilot operations.
• Strong regulatory knowledge and commitment to safety.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and support pilots across our 703 and 704 operations.
• Oversee operational standards, regulatory compliance and flight crew procedures.
• Provide oversight of pilot training, qualifications, development and operational readiness.
• Support pilot recruitment, staffing, scheduling and operational planning.
• Provide coaching and address pilot performance and operational matters as required.
• Champion a strong safety culture and actively support our Safety Management System.
• Maintain flying currency and fly the line as operationally required.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

People management

Safety compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Flight operations

Educación

ATPL-A license

PPC on CAR 704

Descripción del empleo

Rise Air is proudly 100 per cent Indigenous owned. We work together with our ownership, communities, stakeholders, and industry partners to strengthen Indigenous employee relationships.

Consider elevating your career in the land of living skies! Rise Air is on the lookout for a skilled, passionate Chief Pilot (703/704) to join our team in La Ronge, Saskatchewan, serving the north.

Reporting to the Director, Flight Operations, the Chief Pilot (703/704) provides leadership, oversight and operational direction to pilots within our 703 and 704 operations. This position plays a key role in maintaining operational standards, supporting regulatory compliance, overseeing pilot training and development, and ensuring flight crews are qualified and operationally ready.

Why You Can’t Miss This Opportunity:

• Lead and make an impact: Take on a leadership role
• We offer the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant, affordable, growing province, a positive environment, inspiring culture, strong values and career growth.
• Affordable living & adventure: La Ronge offers the perfect blend of beautiful nature, low cost of living, and a tight-knit community.
• Live and work in Saskatchewan: Experience Northern Saskatchewan while building your career with an organization committed to its employees, communities and the North.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and support pilots across our 703 and 704 operations.

• Oversee operational standards, regulatory compliance and flight crew procedures.

• Provide oversight of pilot training, qualifications, development and operational readiness.

• Support pilot recruitment, staffing, scheduling and operational planning.

• Provide coaching and address pilot performance and operational matters as required.

• Champion a strong safety culture and actively support our Safety Management System.

• Maintain flying currency and fly the line as operationally required.

What We`re Looking For:

• Valid Airline Transport Pilot Licence – Aeroplane (ATPL-A).
• Current PPC on a CAR 704 aeroplane.
• Minimum 4,000 hours total flight time, including 2,000 hours multi-engine PIC and 1,000 hours turbine.
• Minimum three years’ experience as PIC on CAR 703/704 aircraft.
• Ability to qualify as PIC on one of the aircraft types operated by Rise Air.
• Ability to meet applicable Transport Canada requirements for the Chief Pilot role.
• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making and people-management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

What you’ll get:

An attractive and competitive salary will be offered , commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience, qualifications and demonstrated capabilities.

Eligible full-time employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes but is not limited to:

• Benefits (cost shared 50/50): Life Insurance, Extended Health, Dental, Vision coverage, an annual wellness allowance and RRSP contribution matching (as per company policy).
• Travel benefits: MyIDTravel for access to standby/non-revenue flights with large domestic and international partners
• Paid leave entitlement:
• • Vacation starting at 15 days (6%) per year
  • Up to 10 days of paid medical leave per year
  • Up to 3 days of paid personal leave per year

As this is a Safety Sensitive Position, selected candidate(s) must test negative for controlled substances and alcohol prior to employment.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility

Rise Air is committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility throughout the hiring process. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Preference is given to qualified Indigenous applicants. As an Indigenous-owned business, we welcome Indigenous people with all levels of education and experience and are dedicated to building a respectful environment for learning, collaboration, and growth.

Land Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge that we are situated on the territories of Indigenous peoples who have occupied these lands for thousands of years, including the First Nations of Treaties 6, 8, and 10, as well as other non-Treaty First Nations and Métis. We recognize that we benefit from the lands. We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of reconciliation is honoured and respected.