Canadian Radio Operator Certificate (ROC-A)

As you probably know, I have a FAA Commercial Pilot License and now converting it into the Canadian one. In addition, Canadian regulations require that all pilots using the aircraft radio should obtain a radio operator certificate, at least for acting as a PIC (Pilot in Command). FAA has a similar requirement, but only for cross border flights, and in Canada you should have it regardless of whether you flying to the US or just around your local airfield. I’ve already seen something similar in Czech Republic, where I had to pass an oral exam to obtain that certificate.

In Canada you have to pass an exam too, but it is a very easy written test containing 20 questions. It can be taken at the flight school approved by Industry Canada, and some schools even accept walk-ins.

I passed from the first attempt with one mistake. After that you should wait until the paper certificate comes by mail, and in this case it happened surprisingly fast – just in two weeks.

One more step to the Canadian dream are made. Can’t wait!


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3 responses to “Canadian Radio Operator Certificate (ROC-A)”

  1. Theo Avatar
    Theo

    You can also convert your FCC RR to Canadian ROC-A

    1. avtomaton Avatar

      Probably, I didn’t check it since I didn’t have FCC license, and the exam itself is a joke and can be done at almost any flight school nearby. But thank you for the comment, probably it can help someone!

    2. liam Avatar
      liam

      how to do the conversion for FCC to ROC-A?
      Can’t find a reference…

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04/09/2017: My First Flight
04/25/2017: EASA PPL written exam (6 exams passed)
05/21/2017: Radio Operator Certificate (Europe VFR)
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05/28/2017: Solo cross-country >270 km
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06/07/2018: FAA CPL written
07/16/2018: FAA CPL check-ride
07/28/2018: FAA CPL ME rating
08/03/2018: FAA HP endorsement
06/03/2019: EASA ATPL theory (6/14)
07/03/2019: EASA ATPL theory (11/14)
07/15/2019: FAA IR IPC
07/18/2019: FAA CPL SES rating
08/07/2019: EASA ATPL theory (done)
10/10/2019: EASA NVFR
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08/30/2021: FAVT validation
05/27/2022: TCCA CPL/IR written
05/31/2022: Radio Operator Certificate Canada