Botswana - Renew Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

ProcedureEdit

Apply In Person

The application to renew a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) shall be submitted to the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) head office, not later than fourteen (14) working days prior to the date of expiry of the current license. 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 license fees as per the CAAB Fees 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.
After successful processing of the submitted documents, when all regulatory requirements for approval of the license are satisfactorily met, the CAAB Personal Licensing officer shall prepare the renewed license that shall be valid for ten (10) years from the date of issue, which indicate the approval scope and limitations.
Notice of the decision (Approval, Deferral, or Rejection) for the application will be communicated to the applicant by phone or mail after fourteen (14) working days of submitting the application.
Proceed to the CAAB personal 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 licensing office, applicant will be required to surrender their expired license before being issued with the renewed license.

Required DocumentsEdit

A current class 1 medical certificate.
Original Commercial pilot license (CPL) to be renewed
Valid identity document (passport for non-citizens/Identity card for citizens)
2 Recent passport-size photographs.
Certified copies of the last three pages of the logbook
Proof of payment of the renewal license fee.
Any other additional documents requested for be the CAAB Personal Licensing Office.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF BOTSWANA (CAAB)Head office
Physical Address: Plot 61920, Letsema Office Park Fairgrounds
GaboroneP 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

The applicant should be in possession of a valid/ expired commercial pilot license (CPL).
An application for license renewal will not be considered unless the applicant holds a valid Medical Certificate.
The applicant has passed all Knowledge Tests/Examinations Passed and skills tests (as per Civil Aviation Personnel Licensing requirements).

FeesEdit

CAAB Fee schedule

CAAB Bank Account Details
Name of Account: Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana
Name of Bank: Barclays Bank of Botswana
Branch Name: Barclays House
Branch Code: 29 06 67
Account Number: 1002208
Swift Code: BARCBWGX

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

ValidityEdit

The validity of the commercial pilot license (CPL) shall be valid for ten (10) years from the date of issue; unless suspended, revoked, or cancelled by the authority.
The application to renew the license shall be submitted to the CAAB office, PEL unit for consideration not later than fourteen (14) working days prior to the date of expiry of the current license.

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Processing TimeEdit

The time frame for processing the application is fourteen (14) days provided all the required information and documents have been provided for processing.

InstructionsEdit

Renewal of a Lapsed Commercial Pilot License

Where a license has not been renewed by the date of expiry, the validity of the license standards has lapsed.

To renew a lapsed Commercial Pilot’s license; the license holder shall meet the requirements subject to the lapsed periods as follows:

Less than six months and all renewal requirements were met prior to the date of expiry; there are no additional requirements;
More than six (6) months but not more than three (3) years:
- Pass a written examination in Air Law or Regulations.
- Pass a type rating practical check-out on an aircraft type endorsed or on the type rating sought.
- Meet the renewal requirements.
More than three (3) years but not more than 10 years:
Undertake a refresher course in an ATO in preparation for the practical and knowledge tests which should include ten (10) hours as PIC.
Pass a CPL practical test (GFT) on the aircraft type rating being sought.
Pass a CPL composite knowledge examination.
Meet the renewal requirements.
For more than ten (10) years, an applicant shall meet all requirements for the initial issue of a CPL.

Required InformationEdit

Full names of the applicant
Postal and physical address
Date and place of birth
Nationality
Gender
Contact details
Particulars of current commercial pilot license (license number, Date of Issue, Number and Expiry Date)
Details of the logbook (fight hours)
Whether yet examined for and obtained a medical certificate in accordance with the Civil Aviation Regulations
Whether the applicant is able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language in accordance with the English language proficiency requirements of the Civil Aviation Regulations.
Whether you have met all the requirements for the issuance of this license
Declaration by the applicant (Signature/Date of Application)

Need for the DocumentEdit

Commercial Pilot License (CPL) is a document that allows the holder to earn from flying and be a paid professional pilot
The CPL needs to be renewed in time, to keep enjoying the incentive that comes with holding a valid license.

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External LinksEdit

CAAB Civil Aviation Regulations
CAAB Personal Licence

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