Workforce Transportation and Charters

Rise Air - Western Canada's Trusted Workforce Transportation Partner

Rise Air delivers safe, dependable chartered air transportation to the mining, energy, exploration, tourism, health, justice, corporate and economic development sectors. With one of Western Canada's most diverse fixed‑wing fleets and more than seven decades of operating experience in remote and challenging environments, we help organizations move people and cargo safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Our workforce transportation services keep your crews productive, connected, and supported — even when your operations are hundreds of kilometres from the nearest road.

Why Companies Choose Rise Air

1. The Largest & Most Versatile Fixed‑Wing Fleet in Saskatchewan

No matter what your project requires—access to remote strips, short gravel runways, frequent crew rotations, or the flexibility of mixed cargo and passenger loads—we offer competitive solutions designed to reliably support your organization's objectives. Our fleet includes 26 aircraft, starting with the largest: the ATR 72-600, 68-seat planes equipped with advanced technology, comfort, and performance features.

We also operate its smaller counterpart, the ATR 42-500 and 300 series, which seats 44 passengers. The versatile Beechcraft 1900D accommodates up to 19 passengers.

For missions demanding adaptability, the legendary 14-seat De Haviland Twin Otter can quickly switch between carrying mixed loads or converting from full cargo to passenger configurations with just a two-person crew, and it excels on wheels, floats, or skis.

Additionally, our Beechcraft King Air and Pilatus PC-12 models offer comfortable, high-performance travel options with 8 and 9 seats, respectively, in commuter configurations.

These fleet options provide you with the flexibility to scale travel for small teams or large workforce cycles.

2. Purpose‑Built for the North

Rise Air is uniquely positioned as an airline with more than 70 years of experience serving remote communities, mining camps, exploration sites, and industrial partners. Our bases across Saskatchewan and operational experience across Western Canada means that we have a deep familiarity with northern conditions give us a strategic advantage over competitors.

3. Safety as Our Core Value

Safety is an integral component of all aspects of our operations. Our flight crews, operations teams, aircraft maintenance engineers, and ground services personnel adhere to rigorous safety management systems and mandatory training programs, drawing from extensive experience in the challenging environments in the North.

4. Reliable, On‑Schedule Crew Movements

Your project can’t afford delays. We provide:

• Dedicated workforce shuttles
• Crew change programs
• Direct-to-site charters
• Regularly scheduled industrial routes
• Weather‑optimized route planning
• Cargo and equipment transport integrated with crew rotations and dedicated cargo hauls.

Our customers benefit from improved productivity, predictable schedules, and a single dependable provider for their teams to partner with.

5. Indigenous Ownership & Community Partnership

Rise Air is CCIB certified as a 100 per cent Indigenous‑owned organization through Athabasca Basin Development and Prince Albert Development Corporation. Working with us strengthens Indigenous economies, supports northern training and employment, and contributes to community development across the province.

Charter Services for Every Mission

Custom Fixed‑Wing Charters

Whether you're moving a small leadership team, a full shift rotation, scientists, contractors, or government personnel, Rise Air tailors every charter to your timeline, payload requirements, and destination.

Common missions include:

• Workforce transportation
• Corporate travel
• Mining/exploration support
• Cargo and freight
• Medevac (non‑emergent)
• Filming and aerial survey
• Community service flights
• Remote site and camp access

Flexible Configurations

Aircraft in our fleet can be configured for:

• All‑passenger
• All‑cargo
• Combi (passenger + cargo)
• Specialized personnel needs

Industries We Serve

We support organizations throughout Western and Northern Canada, including:

• Mining and exploration
• Energy and utilities
• Infrastructure and construction
• Environmental services
• Government and public agencies
• Indigenous communities
• Lodges, camps, tourism operators
• Health and medical services

What Sets Rise Air Apart

Northern Expertise Meets Full‑Service Capability

Rise Air offers something unique: a 100 per cent Indigenous-owned airline built on safety, service, and decades of operational experience across the north.

That means:

• A company that understands the needs of a customer and the lived experience of life in the north
• Operational bases closer to your sites staffed by community members
• Better response times
• Pilots with deep northern flying experience
• Knowledge of northern weather systems, terrain, and seasonal challenges
• Strong relationships with northern communities, industry leaders, and local partners

The Rise Air Strategic Advantage

With many customers contracting us for more than 30 years each, there must be a reason that organizations want to partner with Rise Air.

• Proximity & accessibility: Unlike operators based outside of the north, we are already here, our existing bases from Saskatoon all the way up to Fond du Lac.
• Fleet versatility: Competitors often specialize in either small planes with six seats or large aircraft which are too big and expensive for exploration jobs — Rise Air's diverse fleet provides "right-fit" options for our customers.
• Indigenous ownership: Rise Air is 100 per cent Indigenous-owned, which means that contracting with Rise Air is a significant commitment to meaningful economic and social reconciliation.
• Experience serving remote mines: Decades of operational history transporting crews into northern uranium, precious metal, and energy sites.
• Full-service ecosystem: Through Snowbird Aviation Services, customers also benefit from ground handling, fuelling, logistics, de‑icing, and cargo support.

Partner With Rise Air

Your workforce is the heart of your operation — getting them to site safely and on time is what we do best.

Whether you're planning long‑term workforce rotations, evaluating charter options for a new project, or looking to improve the reliability of your current air transport program, Rise Air is ready to support your goals.

Let’s build a solution that keeps your operation moving.

Contact our Charter & Workforce Transportation Team:
📞 306-668-0200
🌐 riseair.ca/charters
✉️ chartersales@riseair.ca