Botswana - Obtain Air Traffic Controllers License

ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person

The application to obtain Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) License shall be made to the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) office.CAAB Contact Details Applicants will be required to collect and complete the following forms: Application for issue of Air Traffic Controller Licence Form, Application for an Aviation Medical Assessment form; also the applicant will be required to book an appointment for Botswana Air law Examinations (knowledge and practical). Forms are obtainable at the CAAB office, Personnel Licensing (PEL) unit or download it via the CAAB website CAAB Application Form or directly download it using these links: Application for the issue of Air Traffic Controller Licence Form , Application for an Aviation Medical Assessment , Application for issue/renewal/re-issue of air traffic controller license or rating
The duly completed Application forms, attached to the supporting documents as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page is to be submitted to the CAAB head office Personnel Licensing (PEL) 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 Personnel Licensing (PEL) 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/ corrected.
If the PEL officer is satisfied that all the requirements have been met for the application for the license, then the application is registered for processing and consideration.
Applicants will be required to pay the 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 Direct deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer or by cheque in favour of the CAAB.
The applicant is issued with a payment slip and an acknowledgment slip as a proof of submission of the application and for inquiry referencing if the need arises.
Applicants will then be required to take Botswana Air law Examinations (knowledge and practical) with an appropriately approved Air Traffic Controller Designated Examiner (ATCODE).
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 ATCODE will issue the applicant a completed and certified report- Air Traffic Controller Designated Examiner (ATCODE) Oversight Report
NOTE: This form is to be completed in full and initiated by the ATCODE and submitted immediately to the CAAB Personnel Licensing (PEL) office for processing.
Upon receipt of the ATCODE Report, the PEL officer will forward the application file to the CAAB Director for the final decision.
Notice of the decision (Approval, Deferral, or Rejection) for the application will be communicated to the client in writing or by phone.
The director may grant a license subject to such conditions as he thinks fit to any person to act as an air traffic controller, or as a student air traffic controller, upon his being satisfied that the applicant is a fit person to hold the license and is qualified by reason of his knowledge, experience, competence, skill, physical and mental fitness.
While collecting the license, applicants will be required to procedure their identification document, acknowledgment slip/approval letter, proof of payment of the prescribed license fee to be validated by the CAAB office.
The applicant will be made to sign on the signature pad/book and will be issued with the printed Air Traffic Controller License.

Required DocumentsEdit

Properly completed application form
A certified copy of the Class 3 Medical Certificate.
A certified copy of Botswana National I.D. (for citizens) or Passport (for non-citizens)
Two (2) colored size recent photographs
Required Knowledge Test Passed (as per Civil Aviation (Personnel Licensing) (Other Personnel).
The current Medical Certificate.
Required Skills Test Passed (as per Civil Aviation (Personnel Licensing) (Other Personnel).
Completed Approved Training Course and 3 months satisfactory service engaged in the actual control of air traffic under supervision of a rated ATCO.
Results of English Language proficiency level 4 and above ((Personnel licensing).
Any other additional documents as requested by the CAAB office.

Note: All copies of attached documents should be certified by an advocate/commissioner for oaths.

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

An applicant for an air traffic controller license shall:-

A student air traffic controller's license to a person under the age of 18 years.
For an air traffic controller's license, the applicant must be at least 21 years of age.
Hold a current Class 3 Medical Certificate.
Have completed an approved training course and not less than three (3) months’ satisfactory service engaged in the actual control of air traffic under the supervision of an appropriately rated air traffic controller (OJT). This will be substantiated by a certificate of completion from the ATO. The experience specified above shall have been completed in the 6-month period preceding application for an ATC license.
Pass the English Language Proficiency exam and attain either of:
- Operational Level (Level 4) Valid for 3 years.
- Extended Level (Level 5) Valid for 6 years.
- Expert Level (Level 6) Valid for Life.
Have met the training, experience, and assessment requirements for at least one air traffic controller rating.

FeesEdit

CAAB Fee schedule

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

CAAB Account Details
Name of Account: Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana
Name of Bank: Barclays Bank of Botswana
Branch Name: Barclays House
Branch Code: 29 02 67
Account Number: 1002208
Swift Code: BARCBWGX

ValidityEdit

The validity of the Air Traffic Controller license will be indicated on the license, and 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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InstructionsEdit

Important Notes

A student air traffic controller license shall be valid only for the purpose of authorizing the holder to provide air traffic control service under the supervision of another person who is present at the time and is the holder of a valid air traffic controller's license; which includes a rating specifying the type of air traffic control service; which is being provided by the student air traffic controller and valid at the place in question.

Required InformationEdit

Full name of the applicant.
Passport/identity card number.
Date/place of birth/gender.
Foreign pilot License number.
Nationality.
Date of the medical assessment.
Residential address.
Applicant’s postal address in Botswana.
Telephone number/email address.
Rating station.
Declaration by the applicant (signature/date of application).

Need for the DocumentEdit

The air traffic controller License is a document that proves the holder has been certified by the authority (CAAB) to direct aircraft safely in the sky as they fly and at the airports where they land and take off again.
Air traffic controllers give instructions, advice, and information to pilots so that they can fly safely, efficiently, and quickly. Controllers keep track of flights by using radar and the latest computer systems.

Information which might helpEdit

Air traffic controller rating as follows:-

Aerodrome Control Rating; to provide or supervise the provision of Air traffic Service for all traffic on the maneuvering area of an aerodrome and all aircraft flying in the vicinity of the aerodrome for which the license holder is rated. A tower (with an Aerodrome or 'Airport Control') rating would tend to be qualified in all aspects of tower operations including:
- Clearance Delivery (issuing IFR clearances as issued by Approach Control or assigning transponder codes)
- Ground Control (issuing clearances for aircraft to move to/from the apron and runway areas via a taxiway system
- Air Control (issuing clearances to aircraft in the runway environment and in the vicinity of the airport)
Approach Control Procedural Rating; to provide or to supervise the provision of air traffic control service for arriving, departing, or transiting controlled flights for the aerodrome or aerodromes for which the license holder is rated, within the airspace or portion thereof, under the jurisdiction of the unit providing approach control service, or
Approach Radar Control Rating; to provide or supervise the provision of approach control service with the use of radar or other surveillance systems for the aerodrome or aerodromes for which the license holder is rated, within the airspace or of the airspace, under the jurisdiction of the unit providing approach control service, or Terminal Controllers handle traffic in the radar terminal area (30-50 miles) from an airport.
Area Control Procedural Rating; to provide or supervise the provision of air traffic control service to controlled flights in control areas under its jurisdiction within the control area or portion of the control area, for which the license holder is rated; or
Area Radar Control Rating: to provide or supervise the provision of area control service with the use of the radar, within the control area or portion of the control area, for which the license holder is rated.
Once the aircraft leaves the terminal, the Area Controller-sometimes called en-route control-takes over.
Note: The Approach Control Procedural and the Area Control Procedural ratings indicate that no surveillance equipment is used while providing air traffic control services using these ratings.

External LinksEdit

CAAB Regulation

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