Chief Pilot (703/704)

Rippling; La Ronge; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Travel benefits

Job summary

Rise Air in Saskatchewan is seeking a Chief Pilot (703/704) in La Ronge to lead our operations and ensure compliance, safety, and operational readiness. You will oversee pilots, training, and scheduling in a dynamic northern environment.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive PIC experience, and the ability to qualify as PIC on Rise Air aircraft, with a focus on safety and regulatory adherence. This is a full‑time, on‑site position.

Qualifications

• Valid Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL-A).
• PPC on CAR 704 aircraft is required.
• Total flight time of 4000 hours with 2000 hours multi-engine PIC and 1000 hours turbine.
• Minimum 3 years' PIC experience on CAR 703/704 aircraft.
• Ability to qualify as PIC on Rise Air aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support pilots across 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Decision making

Safety culture

Education

ATPL-A

PPC CAR 704

Job description

Join our aviation-passionate team based in the land of living skies, Saskatchewan - a great place to live and raise your family. Here is your opportunity to join us and work with colleagues who will bring out the best of you. At Rise Air, we offer more than a job; we offer the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant, affordable, growing province, a positive environment, inspiring culture, strong values, and career growth.

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.