RTR (A) – RADIO TELEPHONY RESTRICTED (AERONAUTICAL)

DURATION: 30 Days (5 Days a week for 2 hours/day)

OBTAIN YOUR RTR (A) CERTIFICATION FOR SEAMLESS RADIO COMMUNICATION.

Unlock the skies with RTR (A) – Your essential aviation radio communication certification.

  • Mandatory for pilots to operate aircraft radios in controlled airspace
  • Ensures clear, effective communication with air traffic control for enhanced aviation safety
  • Enables compliance with international radio protocols and standards

RTR (A) certification is essential for ensuring clear and effective communication between pilots and air traffic controllers (ATC) during flights. It enables pilots to adhere to international radio communication protocols and maintain aviation safety standards. The RTR (A) license comes from India’s Govt Telecommunications Department’s WPC Division. The Ministry of Communications conducts this examination granting the RTR (A) license in India. Every Pilot in India requires an RTR (A) license to fly high.

Pre-Entry Requirement:

  • Must have 10 + 2 (with Physics and Mathematics)
  • Adequate competency in the English Language
  • 18 years age

The RTR (A) examination consists of two parts: Part-1 and Part-2, with a total of 200 marks.

RTR (A) Part-1: This section carries 100 marks and has a duration of 25 minutes. In this part, candidates are required to answer five questions based on routine and emergency situations that can occur during aircraft handling. They must use the radio equipment provided in the examination hall to make transmissions and also write down the entire transmission on the answer sheet. The examiner records the student’s transmission for each question. The assessment is based on the student’s performance, and the results are typically declared on the same day. Only those who pass Part-1 are eligible to proceed to Part-2.

RTR (A) Part-2: This section is a viva or oral examination and carries 100 marks. It is conducted by officials from the DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation), AAI (Airports Authority of India), and WPC (Wireless Planning Wing). The examination covers various topics related to aviation radio communication. The detailed syllabus, based on the ITU Radio Regulation-1990, can be found on the WPC website. The syllabus includes regulations and procedures related to radio telephony.

The Certificate of Proficiency – Radio Telephony Restricted (COP-RTR) is a mandatory license for students enrolled in the Commercial Pilot License Training Course in India. All students are required to successfully clear the Radio Telephone Restricted to Aeromobile (RTR-A) Examination administered by the Wireless Planning Wing (WPC), Ministry of Communications, New Delhi.

Successful candidates will be notified of their results after the assessment. Passing both Part-1 and Part-2 is necessary to obtain the Certificate of Proficiency – Radio Telephony Restricted (COP-RTR).

RTR (A) examination test centers
New Delhi
Mumbai
Chennai
Hyderabad
Kolkata

Validity of RTR license:
There’s no need to appear for the examination or renewal.  Once you clear it the license is valid for lifetime.