Saskatoon, SK – May 27, 2024 – Rise Air is thrilled to introduce its Take Flight program, a pilot training assistance program designed to support current employees in achieving their commercial pilot license and multi-IFR rating.
Originally designed to support five candidates, the program received an overwhelming response from highly qualified individuals who embody Rise Air’s values and commitment to excellence. As a result, the airline has awarded funding of up to $30,000 CAD each to ten exceptional employees:
- Liam Levesque
- Sanija Kupete
- Carl Barcelon
- Jake Carlos
- Taron Schouten
- Jazz Fajanilan
- Cyle Fowler
- Justin Richardson
- Jaden White
- Malkeet Palyia
“We were incredibly impressed by the calibre of our applicants,” said Tracy Young-McLean, Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Service. “We are proud to invest in the future of our employees and look forward to welcoming them as First Officers as positions become available.”
The Take Flight program demonstrates Rise Air’s commitment to investing in its people by fostering a culture of growth and opportunity. The company is confident that these talented individuals will continue to make valuable contributions to the Rise Air team upon completing their training.
About Rise Air
Rise Air employs over 280 personnel in locations ranging from Saskatoon to Fond-du-Lac, serving the north and working and living alongside our valued customers and community partners. With a varied and ever-expanding fleet of fixed-wing aircraft, including wheels, floats, and skis, Rise Air is the only air operator in Saskatchewan with the capability of moving people and goods to and from virtually any location in the province and beyond. By taking advantage of the efficiencies unique to our broad spectrum of expertise and experience, Rise Air continues to offer high-quality tailored aviation solutions, which serve, support, and promote the growth and success of Saskatchewan.
Scheduled commercial flights, with larger aircraft equipped with washrooms and flight attendants, serve the communities of Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge, Stony Rapids, Fond-du-Lac, Uranium City and Wollaston Lake. Rise Air also has decades of experience providing contract charter flights, including mine personnel shift changes and provincial court party transportation. Numerous accredited maintenance bases across the province means that MEDEVAC transportation, corporate and charter travel, and freight hauling are just a few of the many services Rise Air can provide safely, efficiently, and reliably, 365 days a year.
Rise Air is a 100 per cent Indigenous-owned company. We work hard to deliver long-term value to our shareholders — the First Nation communities who share ownership of Rise Air through Athabasca Basin Development (ABD) and Prince Albert Development Corporation (PADC). Shareholder Benefits Our profits are re-invested into the communities we serve through payments made to ABD and PADC.
Rise Air’s operations provide funding for community development initiatives in the places we call home. We partner with local organizations to develop training and employment opportunities for First Nation community members. These initiatives create new pathways for members of First Nation communities to work in the aviation industry as pilots, flight attendants and maintenance engineers, and in our corporate areas too.
