AVOP Practice Test

• Toronto Pearson (GTAA) issues three AVOP types under the Airport Traffic Directives 2026 (January 2026 version): DA (aprons and uncontrolled airside surfaces), GA/DA (General Aviation North Area only) and D (the full Movement Area including runways and taxiways). (source)
• Toronto Pearson written test: 30 questions for DA and GA/DA permits, 40 questions for the D permit; passing grade is 90% and the mandatory site-identification map question must be answered correctly. (source)
• Toronto Pearson requires 12 hours of combined practical/theoretical training for a DA AVOP and 24 hours for a D AVOP; training is valid 6 months, the practical test must be completed within 3 months of passing the written test, written sessions run Tuesday-Thursday at 08:30, 10:30 and 13:30, and a failed written test means a 7-day wait (14 days after a second fail). (source)
• A Toronto Pearson AVOP is valid for three years; renew up to 90 days before expiry after completing the recurrent online modules (plus Human Factors module). Since February 1, 2025, DA renewal applicants with 10+ demerit points must also pass a practical test; D renewals always need written + practical. (source)
• Calgary YYC 2026 Airside Traffic Directives & AVOP Manual (Temporary Revision TR-2026-01 effective June 30, 2026) sets four AVOP types (DA, DA-WS, D-TT, D), a 90% written passing mark, a maximum of three attempts with at least 16 hours between tries, and three-year validity for all AVOPs (three-year cycle effective October 1, 2024). (source)
• Calgary YYC AVOP fees (schedule effective April 1, 2024, CAD): $25 card issue, $25 written assessment, $125 practical assessment and $75 competency check/night endorsement billed to the company; $50 lost-card replacement and $100 missed-appointment fee billed to the individual. (source)
• Montréal YUL/YMX (ADM) issues D, D/A and D/A R permits; the theory exam takes about 60 minutes (D) or 45 minutes (D/A), passing it grants a 6-month temporary permit, and the full AVOP is valid up to 5 years, expiring with the holder's RAIC. A type D permit requires the aeronautical radiotelephony certificate. (source)
• The ROC-A (Restricted Operator Certificate with Aeronautical Qualification) is issued by ISED Canada per RIC-21, is required for D and D-TT AVOP applicants at Toronto Pearson and Calgary, is examined by ISED-accredited examiners, and is issued for life with no revalidation. (source)

Last verified: September 16, 2026 against the GTAA (Toronto Pearson), Calgary Airports (YYC), Aéroports de Montréal and ISED Canada.