Chief Pilot – CAR Operations

Position: Chief Pilot – CAR 703/704 Operations
Location: La Ronge

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.