Radio Operator’s Certificate – Aeronautical
Radio Operator’s Certificate (ROC-A) — Learn From the Examiner
If you’ll transmit on an aeronautical radio in Canada — as a pilot, a drone operator, or working airside at an airport — you need a ROC-A. This course prepares you to pass the ISED examination and, more importantly, to sound like you belong on the frequency. Built and taught by an ISED examiner and ROC-A curriculum developer.
Enroll Now — $24.95Instant access. Assessment tasks and final exams based on real ISED ROC-A exam questions.
One Certificate, Many Careers
Every pilot needs a ROC-A to transmit on aviation frequencies — it’s one of the three exams on your path to a licence, and the radio skills carry into every flight you’ll ever make.
Advanced drone operations often require radio communication on aeronautical frequencies — near aerodromes, in controlled airspace, or coordinating with crewed traffic. The ROC-A is your ticket onto the frequency.
Vehicle operators, ground crew, and airside workers who communicate on aviation radio need a ROC-A — and employers notice candidates who already hold one.
From Regulations to Real Radio Calls
Real-life scenarios designed for deep learning — not memorizing answers, but becoming genuinely proficient on the radio before you ever key the mic.
What the ROC-A covers, and the radio regulations every certificate holder operates under.
Who you’re talking to: towers, flight service, UNICOM, and the stations on the other end of your calls.
The structure of proper radio work — who speaks, when, and in what format.
Normal communications, phraseology, and the calls you’ll make every day — practiced through realistic scenarios.
MAYDAY, PAN PAN, and the procedures that matter most when something goes wrong.
A final practice examination built from real ISED ROC-A exam questions, so test day holds no surprises.
Free reference materials included: the ROC-A Study Guide (PDF) and the NAV CANADA VFR Phraseology Guide.
Study here. Take your exam here. One place, start to certificate.
Your instructor, Daniel Gustin, is an ISED-accredited ROC-A examiner and curriculum developer — you’re learning the material from someone who examines it. When you’re ready, book your official ROC-A examination with us and complete the whole process without leaving CFT.
Student pilots: this course is included free in our Private Pilot Ground School — if you’re starting your PPL, enroll there and get this along with your full ground school and PSTAR prep.
- Complete ROC-A exam preparation, self-paced online
- Taught by an ISED examiner and curriculum developer
- Realistic radio scenarios, not rote memorization
- Assessments based on real ISED exam questions
- Study guide and phraseology references included
Ready to test? Book your official ROC-A exam. Starting your PPL? This course is included in our ground school.
ROC-A — FAQ
Who needs a ROC-A?
Anyone who transmits on aeronautical radio frequencies in Canada — pilots, drone operators whose operations involve aviation radio, and airport or ground personnel who communicate on aviation frequencies. The certificate is issued under ISED (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada) regulations.
Does the ROC-A expire?
No — once issued, your Radio Operator’s Certificate is valid for life. It’s a one-time investment in a credential you’ll use for your entire aviation career.
How do I take the actual exam?
The ROC-A examination is administered by ISED-accredited examiners. We offer official ROC-A examinations — your course instructor is an accredited examiner — so you can study and test through one provider.
Is this course included in the PPL Ground School?
Yes — our Private Pilot Ground School includes this entire course at no extra charge, along with PSTAR preparation. Only purchase it separately if you’re not enrolling in the full ground school.
Do drone pilots really need this?
If your RPAS operations involve transmitting on aeronautical frequencies — such as operating near aerodromes or coordinating with crewed traffic — you need a ROC-A to legally use the radio. As advanced drone operations grow, it’s becoming a standard credential for professional operators.
Sound Like a Professional the First Time You Key the Mic
Complete ROC-A preparation, taught by the examiner, for $24.95 — with lifetime certification at the end of it.
