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ATR 72 First Officer – Northern Operations (Saskatoon)

Join Rise Air as an ATR 72 First Officer

Bring your skills to an Indigenous-owned airline that connects northern communities and values teamwork, safety, and career growth. Based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, you’ll fly the ATR 72 in support of northern operations while enjoying an affordable home base, a collaborative culture, and opportunities to advance.

  • Base: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Aircraft: ATR 72
  • Schedule: Full-time, salaried
  • Airline: Rise Air (Indigenous-owned)

✈️ The Opportunity

As an ATR 72 First Officer, you’ll operate from our Saskatoon base to serve northern routes, working closely with an aviation-focused team and partners across northern communities. This is a safety-sensitive role where professionalism, collaboration, and sound judgment are essential.

🧭 What You’ll Do

  • Serve as ATR 72 First Officer supporting Rise Air’s northern operations from the Saskatoon base.
  • Execute flight duties within a multi-crew environment, upholding company SOPs and client standards.
  • Apply strong knowledge of northern flying operations and operational decision-making.
  • Collaborate with flight operations, dispatch, maintenance, and station teams to ensure safe, on-time performance.
  • Maintain the highest levels of safety and compliance in a safety-sensitive position.

🧰 What You Bring

  • Flight time: Minimum 600 hours total time, including 300 hours PIC.
  • Licences & Ratings: Valid IATRA and Instrument Rating.
  • Preferred experience: Multi-engine operations in a multi-crew environment.
  • Travel & work eligibility: Current, valid passport for U.S. travel and legal entitlement to work immediately in Canada.
  • Able to obtain a Transport Canada RAIC.
  • Knowledge of northern operations and the ability to meet applicable client standards.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment controlled substance and alcohol testing (safety-sensitive role).

🌟 Why You’ll Love It Here

  • Total rewards for eligible full-time employees: Life insurance; extended health, dental, and vision coverage (50/50 cost-sharing).
  • Wellness & retirement: Annual wellness allowance and RRSP contribution matching.
  • Travel perks: MyIDTravel access for standby and non-revenue flights with major domestic and international partners.
  • PTO: Vacation starting at 15 days (or 6%) per year, up to 10 paid medical days annually, and up to 3 paid personal days annually.
  • Quality of life: Saskatchewan’s affordable living and natural environment, plus an inclusive, supportive workplace with real paths for career growth.

📨 Ready to Apply?

If you’re a safety-minded team player who thrives in northern operations, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application and take the next step toward the ATR 72 flight deck with Rise Air.

Rise Air is committed to an inclusive workplace and collaboration with northern communities, stakeholders, and industry partners.

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