SFOC Exemption for Employees of Canadian RPOC Holders

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In plain language

If you are hired by or representing a Canadian company that holds an RPAS Operator Certificate (RPOC), you do not need to apply for a personal Foreign SFOC-RPAS.

Requirement as structured

Foreign pilots acting as employees, agents, or representatives of a Canadian RPAS Operator Certificate (RPOC) holder do not require a Foreign SFOC-RPAS.

Original regulatory text

If you are an employee, agent or representative of a Canadian RPAS Operator Certificate (RPOC) holder, you don’t need a Foreign SFOC-RPAS.

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
General