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ATR 72 Captains

The ATR 72 Captain is responsible for safely operating aircraft to serve northern communities from the Saskatoon base. They must adhere to all Transport Canada regulations and company safety standards while ensuring professional flight operations.

  • On-site
  • Saskatoon, SK
  • Posted Aug 4, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

Employment Type: Salaried Full-time Consider elevating your career in the land of living skies! Rise Air is on the lookout for skilled, passionate ATR 72 Captains to join our team in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, serving the north. Why You Can't Miss This Opportunity: Affordable living & adventure: Saskatoon offers the perfect blend of beautiful nature, low cost of living, and a tight-knit community. We offer the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant, affordable, growing province, a positive environment, inspiring culture, strong values and career growth. What We're Looking For: 4000 hours total flight time minimum 2500 multi-engine hours 1000 multine-engine Turbine PIC (PIC time on aircraft weighing 12,500 lbs + is preferred) Valid ATPL License Multi-Engine Instrument Rating Must have a current and valid passport for travel to the USA as well be legally entitled to immediately work in Canada. Must be able to obtain Transport Canada Restricted Area Pass (RAIC) Demonstrated knowledge of Northern Flying Operations Must meet requirements established by Client Standards What you'll get The expected compensation range for this role is $117,832 to $155,162.24 per year. Placement within the range will be based on demonstrated skills, relevant experience, and internal equity considerations. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes but is not limited to: Benefits (cost shared 50/50): Life Insurance, Extended Health, Dental, Vision coverage, an annual wellness allowance and RRSP contribution matching. Travel benefits: MyIDTravel for access to standby/non-revenue flights with large domestic and international partners Paid leave entitlement: Vacation starting at 15 days (6%) per year Up to 10 days of paid medical leave per year Up to 3 days of paid personal leave per year As this is a Safety Sensitive Position, selected candidate(s) must test negative for controlled substances and alcohol prior to employment. Apply by August 30, 2026. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Rise Air is committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility throughout the hiring process. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process upon request. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Preference is given to qualified Indigenous applicants. As an Indigenous-owned business, we welcome Indigenous people with all levels of education and experience and are dedicated to building a respectful environment for learning, collaboration, and growth. Land 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 Treaties 6, 8, and 10, as well as other non-Treaty First Nations and Métis. We recognize that we benefit from the lands. We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of reconciliation is honoured and respected.

What you’ll do

The ATR 72 Captain is responsible for safely operating aircraft to serve northern communities from the Saskatoon base. They must adhere to all Transport Canada regulations and company safety standards while ensuring professional flight operations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid ATPL license, a multi-engine instrument rating, and have a minimum of 4000 hours of total flight time. Additionally, applicants must possess a valid passport for USA travel and be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Benefits

• Life Insurance • Extended Health • Dental • Vision coverage • Annual wellness allowance • RRSP contribution matching • Travel benefits • Paid vacation • Paid medical leave • Paid personal leave

Other relevant skills

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  • ATR 72 operation
  • Multi-engine flight
  • Turbine aircraft operation
  • Pilot in command
  • ATPL license
  • Multi-engine instrument rating
  • Northern flying operations
  • Aviation safety
  • Navigation
  • Flight planning
  • Employment Equity
  • Airline Transport Pilot Licence
  • Reconciliation
  • FAA Instrument Rating
  • Turbines
  • Operations

Job areas

  • Transportation
  • Security & Safety
  • Captain
  • Pilot
  • Aircraft Pilots and Related Associate Professionals
  • Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
10+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week