The opportunity

Rise Air is recruiting a PC-12 Captain for a full time, salaried charter role based in La Ronge, Saskatchewan, serving northern communities. As a company that is 100% Indigenous owned, Rise Air works closely with its ownership, communities, stakeholders, and industry partners to strengthen Indigenous employee relationships. Join an aviation-focused team that offers meaningful flying, career growth, and an affordable northern lifestyle with unparalleled access to nature.

What you'll do

- Serve as PC-12 Captain in Rise Air’s charter operation, based in La Ronge and supporting northern communities.
- Operate safely and compliantly within northern environments and meet requirements established by Client Standards.
- Contribute to a positive, safety-first, aviation-focused team culture.

What you bring

- Minimum 1,500 hours total flight time.
- Minimum 500 hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC).
- Minimum 500 hours multi-engine time.
- Minimum 500 hours turbine time.
- Current Multi-Engine Instrument Rating.
- Current, valid passport for travel to the USA.
- Legal entitlement to work immediately in Canada.
- Ability to obtain a Transport Canada Restricted Area Pass (RAIC).
- Demonstrated knowledge of Northern Flying Operations.
- Meets requirements established by Client Standards.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents receive priority in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.



Preference is given to qualified Indigenous applicants.

Rewards & benefits

- Annual salary of $103,000 to $125,579.12.
- Total rewards package for eligible full-time employees (50/50 cost-sharing) including:
- Life insurance.
- Extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
- RRSP contribution matching.
- Annual wellness allowance.

- 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 per year, and up to 3 days paid personal leave per year.
- Career growth, a positive working environment, and the benefits of affordable northern living with incredible natural surroundings.

Why La Ronge & Rise Air

Build turbine time and advance your career while flying purposeful missions that connect northern communities. La Ronge offers an affordable lifestyle, close-knit community, and easy access to the outdoors—perfect for pilots who love adventure as much as aviation.

Important notes

- This is a safety-sensitive role requiring a negative pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
- Employment is conditional upon the ability to obtain required clearances (e.g., RAIC).
- Rise Air is 100% Indigenous owned and is committed to strengthening Indigenous employee relationships.

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