A pilot operates aircraft to transport people and goods. Typically, a pilot works together with a co-pilot and shares the responsibilities of steering the plane, navigating, and communicating with air traffic control and monitoring instruments.
Average Monthly Salary
20,300 BWP
( 244,000 BWP yearly)
LOW
9,560
BWP AVERAGE
20,300
BWP HIGH
32,100
BWP
A person working as a Pilot in Botswana typically earns around 20,300 BWP per month. Salaries range from 9,560 BWP (lowest) to 32,100 BWP (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Pilot salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Average Monthly Salary
12,000 BWP
( 144,000 BWP yearly)
LOW
5,070
BWP AVERAGE
12,000
BWP HIGH
24,500
BWP
A person working in Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense in Botswana typically earns around 12,000 BWP per month. Salaries range from 5,070 BWP (lowest average) to 24,500 BWP (highest average, the actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different Airline / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Salaries for specific jobs
Job Title | Average Salary |
Aeronautical Engineer | 12,700 BWP |
Aerospace Engineer | 15,000 BWP |
Aerospace Technician | 11,800 BWP |
Air Crew Officer | 7,730 BWP |
Air Traffic Assistant | 7,090 BWP |
Air Traffic Controller | 13,200 BWP |
Aircraft Captain | 19,700 BWP |
Aircraft Electrician | 6,890 BWP |
Aircraft Engineer | 12,700 BWP |
Aircraft Fueler | 5,370 BWP |
Aircraft Maintenance Manager | 19,300 BWP |
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor | 13,000 BWP |
Aircraft Maintenance Technician | 5,500 BWP |
Aircraft Mechanic | 5,970 BWP |
Aircraft Quality Assurance | 17,100 BWP |
Airfield Management Specialist | 18,900 BWP |
Airfield Operations Specialist | 13,200 BWP |
Airline Cabin Crew | 11,900 BWP |
Airline Copilot | 13,200 BWP |
Airlines Sales Manager | 21,500 BWP |
Airlines Structural Assembler | 5,370 BWP |
Airport Services Agent | 8,020 BWP |
Airport Services Manager | 23,900 BWP |
Assistant Aircraft Mechanic | 5,260 BWP |
Aviation Analyst | 16,200 BWP |
Aviation Inspector | 13,700 BWP |
Aviation Manager | 26,000 BWP |
Aviation Operations Controller | 14,100 BWP |
Aviation Resources Manager | 21,700 BWP |
Aviation Safety Manager | 24,200 BWP |
Aviation Safety Officer | 12,100 BWP |
Aviation Technician | 5,520 BWP |
Cargo Executive | 11,000 BWP |
Chief Pilot | 21,900 BWP |
First Officer | 8,920 BWP |
Fleet Management Officer | 8,210 BWP |
Flight Attendant | 7,810 BWP |
Flight Scheduler | 9,780 BWP |
Flight Simulation Engineer | 11,000 BWP |
Freight and Cargo Inspector | 8,180 BWP |
Helicopter Pilot | 13,500 BWP |
Loading Bridge Operator | 5,090 BWP |
Pilot | 20,300 BWP |
Ramp Agent | 5,610 BWP |
Reservations Sales Agent | 6,610 BWP |
Safety and Quality Specialist | 11,900 BWP |
Test Pilot | 15,100 BWP |
How do I become a pilot in Botswana?
Education: Possession of ATPL and Type Rating on Air Botswana Aircraft. The candidate should have also attained an ICAO proficiency level 4 certificate, a current and valid JAR-FCL ATPL license, medical certificate. Experience: A minimum of 10,000 hours.
What is a pilot monthly salary?
What is the salary of a Pilot in India? The average salary for a Pilot in India is 16.7 Lakhs per year (₹1.4L per month). Salary estimates are based on 112 salaries received from various Pilots across industries.
How long does it take to be a pilot in Botswana?
How long it would take to complete pilot training in Botswana would depend on your goal. To get a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) in Botswana, you will need an average of 1 to 2 years (in some extreme cases 3 years). Whereas you will need only 3 to 6 months to obtain a Private Pilot License (PPL).
Does it take 10 years to become a pilot?
Ideally, becoming a pilot should only take 3 to 4 years, the time it takes to get your Bachelor of Science in Professional Flight. Getting an education is also good for consistency of training, so it’s preferred to wait to start your journey until you are in a certified school, like LETU.