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==Procedure==
'''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. [https://www.caab.co.bw/contacts/ 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 Documents==
*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 & Contacts==
'''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 
[https://www.caab.co.bw/contacts/ CAAB Contact and Map Location] 
[https://www.caab.co.bw/CAAB Website] 
 
==Eligibility==
*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).
 
 
==Fees==
[https://www.caab.co.bw/wp-content/uploads/SCHEME-OF-AERONAUTICAL-CHARGES.pdf 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. 
 

==Validity==
*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.
 
 
==Documents to Use==
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==Sample Documents==
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==Processing Time==
*The time frame for processing the application is fourteen (14) days provided all the required information and documents have been provided for processing.
 
 
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==Instructions==
'''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 Information==
*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 Document==
*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.
 
 
==Information which might help==
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
*The Commercial Pilot License (CPL) is one of the requirements needed when applying for an Airline Transport Licence.
 
 
==External Links==
[https://www.botswanalaws.com/StatutesActpdf/2013Subsidiarypdf/CIVIL%20AVIATION%20(PERSONNEL%20LICENSING)%20(FLIGHT%20CREW)%20REGULATIONS,%20S.%20I.%20NO.%209%20OF%202013.pdf CAAB Civil Aviation Regulations] 
[https://www.caab.co.bw/services/licensing/ CAAB Personal Licence] 
 
==Others==
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