Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) - Rise Air - YXE (Full Time)
About the role
Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA)
Location: Saskatoon, SK
Type: Full-Time
Got a sharp eye for detail and a passion for aviation safety? We're looking for a quality-focused individual to navigate audits, streamline compliance, and keep our operations soaring at peak performance. If you're ready to chart the course for safer skies, your next flight starts here!
Why You'll Love This Role:
- Be at the Heart of Safety: Play a direct role in shaping a safety-first culture across all flight operations.
- Collaborative Environment: Work closely with industry experts and regulatory bodies like Transport Canada to maintain top-tier standards
- Feel-Good Work: Be part of a company that is 100 per cent Indigenous-owned, values diversity, and gives back to community.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Maintain the FOQA audit checklist manual and compliance monitoring program.
- Collaborate regularly with the Manager, Safety and Quality Systems to ensure compliance with Transport Canada regulations and Company-approved standards.
- Supervise and conduct audits of company flight operations, processes, and procedures as well as other departments and functions as required, including but not limited to ground operations such as fuel and de ice equipment, safety system, occupational health and safety and dangerous goods, as well as external audit. and actively support the Flight Operations department of implementing corrective action plans including follow ups for efficiency of CAP's.
- Oversee and perform audit functions and prepare company checklists and other audit-related documentation.
- Participate in the investigation, risk assessment, root cause analysis according to Rise Air's SMS Policy and procedure manual of all safety reports assigned within the safety management system, and actively support the Flight Operations department of implementing corrective action plans including follow ups for efficiency of CAP's.
- Actively participate on committees and in quality and safety related meetings.
- Make recommendations and implement mitigation plans and strategies. Assess the effectiveness of remedial actions.
- Monitor and analyze trends identified in Flight Operations quality assurance system for continuous improvement.
- Promote a quality- and safety-based culture by demonstrating a high level of proficiency and discipline during operational activities.
You Might Be the Perfect Fit If You Have:
- A sharp analytical mind with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Strong communication skills-you can clearly present findings and collaborate across departments.
- A keen eye for detail and the drive to uphold the highest standards of safety and compliance.
- A proactive, team-first mindset and the ability to foster a quality- and safety-focused culture.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and managing audit documentation with precision.
What You'll Need:
- Knowledge and skills required for this position include a high school diploma or equivalent, and the successful completion of a university or college diploma.
- A certified Quality Auditor designation is a requirement. Past auditing experience will be considered an asset.
- Formal training in Aviation Risk Management with a minimum of 3 years of aviation experience with a working knowledge and understanding of Canadian Aviation Regulations safety management is preferred.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered.
We're going places - and we want you to join us. Apply today!
Rise Air is committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion and we welcome Indigenous people with all levels of education and experience to help build a more inclusive and representative airline. We work towards creating a respectful environment to explore, learn and communicate and our programs are directly influenced by our organizational values of safety, service, integrity, sustainability and passion. We actively recruit individuals who add their diverse voices and contributions that define the success of our company. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have a disability or medical necessity, please notify us and we will work together on your accommodation request. Preference is given to qualified Indigenous applicants who apply for positions with Rise Air.
LandCultural 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 Treaty 6 (Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge), Treaty 8 (Black Lake, Fond du Lac, Stony Rapids, Uranium City), and Treaty 10 (Lac la Ronge, Hatchet Lake, Wollaston Lake, Buffalo Narrows), as well as other on-Treaty First Nations and Metis. We recognize that we benefit from the lands. We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of reconciliation is honoured and respected and together we are inspiring Indigenization at the heart of Rise Air.
Not the right fit? Search for Flight Operations Quality Assurance jobs in Saskatoon, SK
About Rise Air
Rise Air is approaching 70 years through the history of operations which came together to form the organization. It's now one of the largest independent air carriers in Canada with the most diverse and comprehensive fleet of fixed-wing aircraft in Saskatchewan with specialized charters and the largest scheduled service network across the province.
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Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) - Rise Air - YXE (Full Time)
About the role
Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA)
Location: Saskatoon, SK
Type: Full-Time
Got a sharp eye for detail and a passion for aviation safety? We're looking for a quality-focused individual to navigate audits, streamline compliance, and keep our operations soaring at peak performance. If you're ready to chart the course for safer skies, your next flight starts here!
Why You'll Love This Role:
- Be at the Heart of Safety: Play a direct role in shaping a safety-first culture across all flight operations.
- Collaborative Environment: Work closely with industry experts and regulatory bodies like Transport Canada to maintain top-tier standards
- Feel-Good Work: Be part of a company that is 100 per cent Indigenous-owned, values diversity, and gives back to community.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Maintain the FOQA audit checklist manual and compliance monitoring program.
- Collaborate regularly with the Manager, Safety and Quality Systems to ensure compliance with Transport Canada regulations and Company-approved standards.
- Supervise and conduct audits of company flight operations, processes, and procedures as well as other departments and functions as required, including but not limited to ground operations such as fuel and de ice equipment, safety system, occupational health and safety and dangerous goods, as well as external audit. and actively support the Flight Operations department of implementing corrective action plans including follow ups for efficiency of CAP's.
- Oversee and perform audit functions and prepare company checklists and other audit-related documentation.
- Participate in the investigation, risk assessment, root cause analysis according to Rise Air's SMS Policy and procedure manual of all safety reports assigned within the safety management system, and actively support the Flight Operations department of implementing corrective action plans including follow ups for efficiency of CAP's.
- Actively participate on committees and in quality and safety related meetings.
- Make recommendations and implement mitigation plans and strategies. Assess the effectiveness of remedial actions.
- Monitor and analyze trends identified in Flight Operations quality assurance system for continuous improvement.
- Promote a quality- and safety-based culture by demonstrating a high level of proficiency and discipline during operational activities.
You Might Be the Perfect Fit If You Have:
- A sharp analytical mind with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Strong communication skills-you can clearly present findings and collaborate across departments.
- A keen eye for detail and the drive to uphold the highest standards of safety and compliance.
- A proactive, team-first mindset and the ability to foster a quality- and safety-focused culture.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and managing audit documentation with precision.
What You'll Need:
- Knowledge and skills required for this position include a high school diploma or equivalent, and the successful completion of a university or college diploma.
- A certified Quality Auditor designation is a requirement. Past auditing experience will be considered an asset.
- Formal training in Aviation Risk Management with a minimum of 3 years of aviation experience with a working knowledge and understanding of Canadian Aviation Regulations safety management is preferred.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered.
We're going places - and we want you to join us. Apply today!
Rise Air is committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion and we welcome Indigenous people with all levels of education and experience to help build a more inclusive and representative airline. We work towards creating a respectful environment to explore, learn and communicate and our programs are directly influenced by our organizational values of safety, service, integrity, sustainability and passion. We actively recruit individuals who add their diverse voices and contributions that define the success of our company. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have a disability or medical necessity, please notify us and we will work together on your accommodation request. Preference is given to qualified Indigenous applicants who apply for positions with Rise Air.
LandCultural 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 Treaty 6 (Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge), Treaty 8 (Black Lake, Fond du Lac, Stony Rapids, Uranium City), and Treaty 10 (Lac la Ronge, Hatchet Lake, Wollaston Lake, Buffalo Narrows), as well as other on-Treaty First Nations and Metis. We recognize that we benefit from the lands. We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of reconciliation is honoured and respected and together we are inspiring Indigenization at the heart of Rise Air.
Not the right fit? Search for Flight Operations Quality Assurance jobs in Saskatoon, SK
About Rise Air
Rise Air is approaching 70 years through the history of operations which came together to form the organization. It's now one of the largest independent air carriers in Canada with the most diverse and comprehensive fleet of fixed-wing aircraft in Saskatchewan with specialized charters and the largest scheduled service network across the province.