Botswana - Convert Foreign Flight Engineer License

ProcedureEdit

Apply In Person

The application to Convert Foreign Flight Engineers License shall be made to the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) office. CAAB Contact Details.
The application shall be made in writing in such a manner as prescribed by the CAAB office and shall be accompanied by all the supporting documentation as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page and submitted to the CAAB head office, Personal Licensing unit for consideration, only if the applicant is a holder of a valid medical certificate or after ascertaining that your medical assessment has been assessed as “fit” by the Civil Aviation Medical Board (CAMB). This will be certified in the Aviation Medical Assessment application form. Any omission of the required information or documents will render the application process incomplete.
Upon receipt of the application, the Personal Licensing officers will check for discrepancies or ineligibility in the application documents. If a discrepancy that cannot be immediately corrected exists in any of the documents, the application and all the submitted documents will be returned to the applicant and should not be re-submitted until the discrepancy has been rectified.
If the Personal Licensing officer is satisfied that all the requirements have been met for the application for the license, the application is registered for processing and consideration.
Applicants will be required to pay prescribed fees as mentioned on the CAAB fee schedule, refer to the “Fees” section of this page, which is payable either in cash at the CAAB cashier counter/accounts office or by cheque in favour of the CAAB.
The applicant is issued with a payment slip and an acknowledgment slip as proof of submission of the application and for inquiry referencing if the need arises.
Applicants will then be required to take a Botswana Air law Examinations (Knowledge test) with an appropriately approved Botswana Delegated Examiner.
Please note, that it is compulsory to be in possession of a valid identity document or passport to enter and attempt these examinations.
An applicant who fails a knowledge test shall be disqualified for further testing until the applicant proves that he or she has gained a practical experience of one month.
Having successfully passed the Botswana Air law Examinations, the CAAB personal licensing unit will then establish the authenticity and validity of the Flight Engineers license, by contacting the authority that issued the license.
If satisfied with the outcome, the application is approved and you will be notified when the license is ready for collection by phone or mail.
Proceed to the CAAB registration and license office and present the acknowledgment letter and identity document and proof of payment of the license fee to be validated by the Flight Safety licensing office.
The applicant will be made to, sign on the signature pad/book and will be issued with the printed converted license at the CAAB Personal License Office.

Required DocumentsEdit

Foreign Flight Engineers License to be converted.
A photocopy of the applicant’s foreign license and medical certification
A knowledge test report and/or skill test report conducted by a CAAB Designated Engineer Examiner
Two (2) color passport size recent photographs (full face)
Valid identity document (passport/Identity card)
Proof of at least four years work experience (or the flight Engineers Experience Log-Book)
Certified copies of training certificates
Payment receipt of the prescribed fees
An English translation of the foreign license if it is in the foreign language translation; certified by a sworn translator and both must be signed by an official or representative of the foreign authority that issued the license.
Any other additional documents requested for be the CAAB

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF BOTSWANA (CAAB)
Head office
Physical Address: Plot 61920, Letsema Office Park Fairgrounds
Gaborone
P O Box 250, Gaborone
Telephone: +267 368-8200
Fax number: +267 391-3121 / 2222
Email address: [email protected]

OTHER CAAB BRANCH OFFICE

PG Matante International Airport
P.O. Box: 315, Francistown, Botswana
Telephone: +267 241 3420
Fax: +267 241 5855
Email address: [email protected]

Maun International Airport
P O Box 54, Maun
Telephone: +267 686 0238
Fax: +267 686 0238
Email address: [email protected]

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
P/bag SK9, Gaborone, Botswana
Telephone: +267 390 44 01
Fax: +267 390 45 57
Email address: [email protected]

Kasane International Airport
P O Box 349, Kasane
Telephone: +267 625 0133
Email address: [email protected]
CAAB Contact and Map Location
Website

EligibilityEdit

A person who holds a current Foreign Flight Engineers License issued by another Contracting State may apply and be issued an equivalent license with the appropriate ratings
Has a license that is not under an order of revocation or suspension by the country that issued the license;
Holds a license that meets all the ICAO standards for that license.
Be at least eighteen years of age.
Must hold a current and valid foreign Flight Engineer License (including a radio license).
Hold a valid, relevant medical certificate from a Botswana designated medical examiner.
Any class or type ratings you intend to fly with this conversion must also be current and valid.
Proof of the English language proficiency.
Results of a passed composite conversion exam for the license being applied for.
The required flying experience as substantiated by the flying logbook.
The applicable aeronautical experience requirements for each license being sought.
An aircraft type rating for either pilot-in- command or co-pilot respectively included in the Flight Engineer license.
The applicant shall pass a knowledge test.

FeesEdit

CAAB Fee schedule

Note:
That these fee charges will be subjected to change from time to time.

ValidityEdit

The validity of the converted Foreign Flight Engineer license will be indicated on the license, the license shall remain valid for that period unless suspended, revoked, or cancelled by the authority.
Applicants need to apply for license renewal to CAAB at least Sixty (60) days before expiry.

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Required InformationEdit

Type of application (original issuance, re-issues, added rating, validation, or conversion )
Ratings (airplanes, engines, or avionics )
Full names
Postal and physical address
Date and place of birth
Nationality
Gender
Particulars of licenses already held (Place and Date of Issue, Type of License, Number and Expiry Date )
Basis of application
Work experience
Whether yet examined for and obtained a medical certificate in accordance with the Civil Aviation Regulations
Whether you are able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language in accordance with the English language proficiency requirements of the Civil Aviation Regulations.
Endorsement of Knowledge test
Endorsement of Skill test
Declaration (Signature of Applicant/Date of Application)

Need for the DocumentEdit

Conversion of a pilot’s Foreign Flight Engineer License (FFEL) allows a flight engineer who has a foreign license to be able to fly/ operate in Botswana on a long-term basis.
Flight engineers assist aircraft pilots and engineering maintenance staff by operating aircraft instruments and systems.
Whilst the license authorizes the holder to undertake the duties of a flight engineer and must also be endorsed for the specific class of aircraft that you will be operating in.

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CAAB Civil Aviation Regulations

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