Personnel Licensing

Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana > Personnel Licensing

Overview

As Botswana’s aviation safety regulator, CAAB lays the foundation for a safe aviation environment by putting in place a robust and progressive safety regulatory framework based on ICAO standards and international best practices. Aviation professionals and training organisations intending to work or operate in Botswana are required to obtain the necessary licence and/or approval issued by CAAB. This is to ensure they meet our regulatory requirements, and are able to operate safely within Botswana’s aviation system.

Please click below for more information on the application process and requirements of any of the following:

  • Flight Crew
  • Air Traffic Controller
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
  • Designated Medical Examiner
  • Approved Training Organisations
Approval No.ATO NameBase AddressScope of Training
002Major Blue Aviation College (Pty) LtdSir Seretse Khama International Airport, Plot 18
P.O. Box 1299 Gaborone, Botswana
PPL (A)
CPL (A)
IR Course
Class rating Course
Refresher Course
Type Rating Course
015NGAP Academy (Pty) LtdLot 17401, First Floor, Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
P.O. Box 405321 Gaborone, Botswana
PPL (A)
CPL (A)
Ground & Flight Instructor Course
Class rating Course
Refresher Course
Type Rating Course
005Flying Mission Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Training SchoolPlot 14453 G/West Gaborone Industrial
P.O. Box 165 Aah, Gaborone, Botswana
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Basic Course (BCAR 66)

Gaborone

AMO NAME POSTAL ADDRESSPHYSICAL ADDRESSPHONE NUMBERFAX NUMBEREMAIL ADDRESS


Air BotswanaP O Box 92
Gaborone
SSKIA Hangar # 239571343975249IChalebgwa@airbotswana.co.bw


Kalahari Air ServicesP O Box 41278
Gaborone
SSKIA Hangar # 139518043912015olopeng@kalahariair.co.bw
Major Blue AirP O Box 1299
Gaborone
SSKIA Hangar # 1831325083162834qman@majorblueair.com

MAUN

AMO NAME POSTAL ADDRESSPHYSICAL ADDRESSPHONE NUMBERFAX NUMBEREMAIL ADDRESS


Helicopter HorizonsP O Box 66 Maun
MIA Hangar # 968011866801185info@helicopterhorizons.com

North West AirPrivate Bag 361 MaunMIA Hangar # 268638176863818Qualityassurance.co.bw
Northern Air MaintenancePrivate Bag 159 MaunMIA Hangar # 168611486864976bothod@namaintenance.com
GML AviationP O Box 350167 MaunMIA Hangar # 475671439--------nthabiseng@gmlaviation.co.bw
Absolute Aviation Services CentreP O Box 250200 MaunMIA Hangar # 56860675--------one@absoluteaviation.co.bw

Current Delegated Examiners

NB: Candidates shall obtain authorisation from PEL Office and shall ensure that the DPE’s medical certificate and aircraft type are current prior to testing

DPE #
INITIALS
SURNAME
PHONE
EMAIL
DESIGNATION
A/C TYPE
EXPITRY
18STebele(+267) 71317530
STebele@debswana.bw
ATPL (A)
C150, AC114, BE20, B190, PA28;38
31-Jan-24
42ABaker(+267) 71317530
andrew@helicopterhorizons.com
CPL (H)
R44, B206
31-Aug-22
44KDMulalu(+267) 71384054
andrew@helicopterhorizons.com
ATPL (A)
ATR 76
31-Oct-23
72UMaditsa(+267) 71481025
maditsa@gmail.com
ATPL (A)
ATR 76
30-Jun-23
76BPLeburu(+267) 72642559
patleburu@gmail.com
ATPL (A)
ATR 42/72
31-Aug-21
77
DFEllitson
(+267) 72312156
darryl.ellitson@aidc.wiki
ATPL (A)
BS100, BE20;9L, ATR42/72, C210;172, PA28;34, etc
31-Jan-23
78DNicholson
(+267) 72305262
accountablemanager@deltabotswana.com
CPL (A)
C206;207;208;210, GA8
31-Jul-21
80KBPule
(+267) 71311554
kpule@caab.co.bw
ATPL (A), (H)
C206, C150, R44, B206
30-Nov-21
89AMantel
(+267) 72397596
andrew@macair.co.bw
CPL (A)
C172, C206, C208, C210, GA8
30-Nov-21
90SBokole
(+267) 71384056
samuelbokole@yahoo.co.uk
ATPL (A)
ATR 42/72
30-Aug-21
92LMmokwa
(+267) 77466127
lmmokwa@caab.co.bw
CPL (A)
C172;206, PA28;28R;38, BE55, TC06, BS100
30-Nov-21
93OTOtisitswe
(+267) 71377477
that.otis@gmail.com
CPL (A)
C172, TC06, PA38, PC12
31-May-23
94BSLempaletse
(+267) 76001359
bangulempaletse@live.com
CPL (A)
C172;206;208, PA28;28R;38, GA8, TC06,BE55, BE20
31-Dec-21
96LWhitfield
(+267) 77401717
leanne@kalahariair.co.bw
ATPL (A)
C210, PC12, BE20
31-Aug-23
97SReiling
(+27) 825791873
snyoni@mweb.co.za
ATPL (A)
ATR 42/72
31-Aug-22
98UTMoseki
(+267) 71482443
tador87@gmail.com
ATPL (A)
C172;206;208, GA8
31-May-23
98MNeilsen
(+267) 77416951
michaeln@wilderness-air.co.bw
CPL (A)
C206;208, GA8
31-Aug-22
DPE #
INITIALS
SURNAME
PHONE
EMAIL
DESIGNATION
STATION

3SOstmann
(+267) 77662702

dr.ostmann@gmx.de

Class I, II, III

Gaborone *Assessor


9MDNhlatho
(+267) 72607792

drmax@doctorsinn.co.bw

Class I, II, III

Maun

10MSKruck
(+267) 73335969

misha@okavangorescue.com

Class I, II, III

Maun

12DABabugura
(+267) 76207246

donald.ariisa@gmail.com

Class I, II, III

Gaborone

13MKgamane
(+267) 71305011

drkgamane@drkgamane.com

Class II, III

Gaborone

14
KAUwimana

(+267) 76366571

anicetkams@gmail.com
Class II, III

Gaborone

NB: Candidates shall obtain authorisation for testing from PEL Office prior to testing

DPE #
INITIALS
SURNAME
PHONE
EMAIL
A/C TYPE

4SLDipogiso

(+267) 71795581


sdipogiso@caab.co.bw


E170, ATR42/72


A flight crew licence is required before you can operate as a pilot of a Botswana-registered aircraft. Various categories of such licences, and their associated ratings, determine the type of aircraft and flights that you can operate in Botswana.

To obtain a flight crew licence from CAAB, you will have to:

  1. Complete the necessary flying training programme with a CAAB-approved training organisation
  2. Accumulate sufficient flying experience
  3. Pass a medical examination
  4. Pass the CAAB Flight Crew Theoretical and Practical Examinations.

Click below for more information on the application process and requirements for each licence:

  • Student Pilot Licence
  • Private Pilot Licence
  • Commercial Pilot Licence
  • Airline Transport Pilot Licence
  • Multi-crew Pilot Licence
  • Medical Requirements
  • Foreign Licence Validation and Conversion

Private Pilot Licence Application Form

 

Please complete the Application for Private Pilot Licence.

For renewal or update of particulars on your existing licence, please follow the instructions bellow:

Renewal of Private Pilot Licence;

Update of Personal Particulars;

Application Submission

Submit your application at our Licensing Office:-

Plot 61920
Letsema Office Park, Fairgrounds
Gaborone, Botswana

A Student Pilot Licence (SPL) allows you to fly a Botswana-registered aircraft under the supervision or authority of a CAAB-approved flying instructor. It also allows you to carry out flying activities while undergoing flying training to attain higher classes of pilot licences.

To obtain a SPL, you must

  • be at least 16 years old; and
  • meet the Class 2 medical requirements.

There is no requirement needed for flying experience or completion of the knowledge examinations administered by CAAB for the initial issuance or renewal of a SPL.

More detailed requirements can be found in CAAB GAC 001.

Application Form

Please complete the Application for Student Pilot Licence Form CAAB-PEL-SPL-001.

For renewal or update of particulars on your existing licence, please follow the instructions bellow:

Renewal of Student Pilot Licence;

Update of Personal Particulars;

Application Submission

Submit your application at our Licensing Office:-

Plot 61920
Letsema Office Park, Fairgrounds
Gaborone, Botswana

Commercial Pilot Licence Application Form

 

Please complete the Application for Commercial Pilot Licence.

For renewal or update of particulars on your existing licence, please follow the instructions bellow:

Renewal of Commercial Pilot Licence;

Update of Personal Particulars;

Application Submission

Submit your application at our Licensing Office:-

Plot 61920
Letsema Office Park, Fairgrounds
Gaborone, Botswana