Chief Pilot – CAR 703/704 Operations

Pilot Assessments; La Ronge; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Life insurance

Extended health

Dental and vision

RRSP matching

Travel perks

Paid leave

Accommodation available

Job summary

Rise Air in La Ronge, SK, is seeking a Chief Pilot to provide operational leadership and regulatory oversight across CAR 703/704 programs. You will mentor pilots, maintain high safety and compliance standards, and stand on the line when required to stay current.

You will guide training, staffing, and flight operations planning, while fostering a culture that puts community and North-first values at the heart of every decision.

Qualifications

• ATPL‑A and current PPC on CAR 704 aircraft required.
• 4,000+ hours total with 2,000+ hours multi‑engine PIC.
• Minimum three years PIC on CAR 703/704.
• Ability to qualify as PIC on Rise Air’s aircraft.
• Meets Transport Canada requirements for Chief Pilot.
• Proven leadership, communication, and people‑management skills.
• Safety‑sensitive role; pass drug and alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support pilots across CAR 703/704 operations.
• Oversee compliance, flight crew procedures, and TC requirements.
• Direct pilot training, qualifications, and readiness.
• Support recruitment, staffing, scheduling, and ops planning.
• Coach pilots and address performance matters.
• Champion safety culture and SMS.
• Maintain currency and fly when required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

People management

Safety culture

Regulatory compliance

Education

ATPL-A (Transport Canada)

Current PPC on CAR 704 aeroplane

Job description

Company Details

• 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

Job Overview

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.