Apply In Person

1. The application to Student Pilot License (SPL) shall be made to the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) office. CAAB Contact Details
2. Applicants will be required to collect and complete the following forms, Application for Student Pilot License Form and Application for an Aviation Medical Assessment form. 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 this link, Application for Student Pilot License Form and Application for an Aviation Medical Assessment
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. If the PEL officer is satisfied that all the requirements have been met for the application for the license, the application is registered for processing and consideration.
6. 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 Direct deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer or by cheque in favour of the CAAB.
7. 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.
8. After the successful screening of the submitted documents, where the Personnel Licensing (PEL) officer is satisfied that the applicant has complied with all the requirements as may be applicable; and demonstrated the capacity to meet the obligations and compliance requirements, the PEL officer shall prepare and print the student pilot license to be issued to the applicant.
9. Notice of the decision (Approval, Deferral, or Rejection) for the application will be communicated to the client in writing or by phone.
10. Where the Regulatory Authority is not satisfied that the applicant has complied with the requirements to be registered and licensed as a student pilot, it shall reject the application and outline the reason for the rejection in writing.
11. While collecting the license the applicant will be required to produce an identification document, acknowledgment slip, approval letter, and Payment slip to be validated by the PEL office.
12. The time around for processing the application is within 7 working days.

Note:

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

• Duly completed Application for Student Pilot License Form
• A valid Botswana National Identification Card (for citizens) - Or passport (for non-citizens)
• Birth certificate in case of the applicant 16-17 years of age.
• Valid Class 2 medical certificate.
• Two (2) color passport size recent photographs (full face)
• A knowledge test report and/or skill test report conducted by a CAAB Designated Pilot Examiner.
• Payment receipt of the prescribed fees
• Any other additional documents requested for be the CAAB.

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: caab@caab.co.bw

OTHER CAAB BRANCH OFFICE
PG Matante International Airport
P.O. Box: 315, Francistown, Botswana
Telephone: +267 241 3420
Fax: +267 241 5855
Email address: caab@caab.co.bw

Maun International Airport
P O Box 54, Maun
Telephone: +267 686 0238
Fax: +267 686 0238
Email address: caab@caab.co.bw

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
P/bag SK9, Gaborone, Botswana
Telephone: +267 390 44 01
Fax: +267 390 45 57
Email address: caab@caab.co.bw

Kasane International Airport
P O Box 349, Kasane
Telephone: +267 625 0133
Email address: caab@caab.co.bw
CAAB Contact and Map Location
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Applicants should meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply;

• At least 17 years of age and 16 years for balloon/glider.
• The applicant shall include evidence of language proficiency in the English Language with the language proficiency.
• Meet the Class 2 medical requirements.

CAAB Fee Schedule

Note: That these fee charges will increase by 10% for the next 2 years.

• The validity of the license will be mentioned on the permit and it shall remain valid for that period of time unless suspended, revoked, or cancelled by the authority.

Application for Student Pilot License Form
Application for an Aviation Medical Assessment

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• The time around for processing the application is within 7 working days.

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• Full name of the applicant
• Passport/identity card number
• Date/place of birth
• License number
• Nationality
• Date of the medical
• Gender
• Name and address of aviation training organization
• Residential address
• Applicants postal address in Botswana
• Contact details (Telephone number/email address)
• Declaration by the applicant

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

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