Drone (RPAS) pilots
If your pilots transmit on aviation frequencies, for example on pipeline, transmission-line or highway corridor work, they need a ROC-A. If they never transmit on an aviation radio, they may not.
Group ROC-A exams
ROC-A for project and drone crews
ROC-A group exams let a whole project or drone crew get its Restricted Operator Certificate - Aeronautical without travelling. Each candidate sits a one-on-one online exam with a ROC-A examiner, booked back to back, and the company receives one invoice. The standard price is CA$113 per candidate, all-inclusive (tax included). Candidates must be physically in Canada for the exam.
Get your whole crew radio-certified online. Every candidate sits a one-on-one exam with an ISED-accredited delegate ROC-A examiner, scheduled back to back, and you get one invoice.
- One-on-one online exams over Google Meet, about 30 minutes of exam time each
- Booked back to back for your crew, from any site in Canada
- Same-day result from the examiner
- One invoice to your company
Standard price: CA$113 per candidate, all-inclusive (tax included).
The problem
The project is ready. Is your crew's radio licence?
Crews can't legally talk on aviation radio without a ROC-A. Until everyone who needs one has it, flights stall, site work waits and contracts slip. Getting a whole crew examined across remote sites is a scheduling headache, and nobody has time to chase it.
You send us the names. We line up one-on-one exams back to back for the whole crew, and you get one invoice.
The certificate
What the ROC-A is, and who on your crew needs one
The Restricted Operator Certificate - Aeronautical (ROC-A) is the radio operator certificate issued by ISED (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada). Anyone who transmits on an aviation radio needs one.
Ground and airside staff
Fuel-truck operators, snow clearing crews and ground handlers working at aerodromes and camp airstrips.
Field crews working with aircraft
Teams that coordinate with helicopters or charter flights by radio at remote sites.
Not sure who on your team needs one? Send us the roles in the quote form and we'll tell you what we know.
How it works
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How group exams work
The solution is one plan for the whole crew, not one booking per person.
Request a quote
Tell us how many candidates you have, where they are, and when you'd like to do it.
We confirm the plan
You get a quote at the standard price and a proposed exam schedule, booked back to back around your shifts and rotations.
Each candidate sits a one-on-one exam
Live over Google Meet with the examiner, about 30 minutes of exam time. Your candidate gets the result on the call.
One invoice, certificates mailed
Your company receives one invoice for the crew. ISED processes each pass in 24 to 48 hours, then mails the certificate to the candidate.
Prefer in person? That's available too.
Who it's for
Built for crews like yours
Drone survey and inspection firms
Pipeline, transmission corridor and other linear-infrastructure work.
Northern aerodrome and airside contractors
Fuel, snow clearing, ground handling and camp airstrips in the North.
Level 1 Complex drone flight schools
Get student cohorts ROC-A certified online, scheduled around your training calendar.
Indigenous development corporations
Get local crews certified for upcoming projects without travelling for the exam.
Online from any site
Sit the exam from site, the office or home
Candidates take the exam online, so no one has to travel. They can join from a camp, a field office or home. Candidates must be physically in Canada at the time of the exam.
What each candidate needs
- A computer or laptop with a working webcam and microphone
- A stable internet connection (on remote sites, test it before exam day)
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- A quiet, private room for the exam
Simple pricing
CA$113 / candidate
All-inclusive (tax included). No hidden fees.
- One-on-one online exam with an ISED-accredited delegate ROC-A examiner
- Back-to-back scheduling for your crew
- One invoice to your company
For a crew, request a quote for the total, a proposed schedule and one invoice.
Get your quote
Request a quote for your crew
Tell us about your crew. We'll reply with a quote and proposed exam times.
FAQ
Group exam questions
Does each person do their own exam?
Yes. Each candidate sits a one-on-one exam with the examiner over Google Meet. For a crew, we schedule the exams back to back so you can plan around one block of time.
How much does it cost?
CA$113 per candidate, all-inclusive (tax included). Request a quote and you'll get the total for your crew and one invoice for your company.
Can my crew take the exam from a remote site?
Yes, from anywhere in Canada with a stable internet connection. Each candidate needs a computer with a webcam and microphone, valid government-issued photo ID, and a quiet private room. Candidates must be physically in Canada at the time of the exam.
How fast do we get results and certificates?
The examiner gives each candidate their result on the call. For each pass, ISED processes it in 24 to 48 hours, then mails the certificate to the candidate.
Do our drone pilots need a ROC-A?
They need one if they will transmit on aviation radio frequencies. If your pilots never transmit on an aviation radio, they may not need one. Send us the roles in the quote form and we'll tell you what we know.
What if someone can't make their exam time?
Fees are non-refundable. If you give written notice at least 14 days before the exam, 50% of the fee is held as a rescheduling credit valid for 12 months. Cancelling with less than 14 days' notice, or not showing up, forfeits the fee. Full wording: Terms and Conditions.
Get your crew certified before the job starts
Tell us how many candidates you have and where they are. We'll send a quote and proposed exam times.
Request a quoteQuestions first? Call +1 236-201-4697 or email [email protected]