Managing Consultant in Aviation Medicine at Aeromed Prime Consultancy
International Senior Aero-Medical Examiner (AME) for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States of America
Designated Aeromedical Examiner – Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB)
Board Member – Membership & Diversity Chair Women in Aerospace Medicine (WAM USA)
Former Consultant Aero-Medical Assessor Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana
Former Executive Committee Member of the Southern African Aerospace Medicine Association (SAAsMA)
Former Flight Surgeon Botswana Defense Force
The first Motswana and only African woman to attain a Master's degree in Aerospace Medicine. A former Military Captain and Flight Surgeon with the Botswana Defence Force, formerly serving as Consultant Aero-Medical Assessor for the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana overseeing medical aviation matters in Botswana.
Consulting Aeromedical Assessor, Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana
500+
Pilots Examined
Professional Journey
International Senior FAA AME
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - USA
Current Position
Designated by the United States Federal Aviation Administration as a Senior Aviation Medical Examiner (AME), conducting FAA aeromedical examinations and aviation medical certification for pilots and aviation professionals internationally.
Consultant Aero-Medical Assessor
Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB)
Former Position
Responsible for overseeing all aero-medical matters and regulatory compliance within Botswana's aviation sector in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.
Founder & Director
Aeromed Prime Solutions Pty Ltd
Established 2020
Founded the pioneering consultancy offering advanced Aerospace Medicine services for civil and military sectors, including Innovation Clinic for primary healthcare.
Specialist Flight Surgeon
Botswana Defence Force - Air Arm
5 Years Service
Provided specialized aviation healthcare services to military aviation personnel at the rank of Captain, delivering unique and tailored care to meet aviation environment demands.
Military Doctor
Botswana Defence Force
7 Years Total Service
Served as Medical Doctor with the BDF, combining military discipline with medical expertise.
Education & Qualifications
2017
Aeromedical Examiner's Course
Aeromedical Medicine
University of Pretoria, South Africa
She completed this course at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, in 2017.
2019
PG Diploma in Aerospace Medicine
Aerospace Medicine
King's College London / RAF
She was awarded this diploma by King's College London / RAF in 2019.
2020
Master of Science
Aerospace Medicine
King's College London & RAF-CAM, UK
She was the first Motswana woman to achieve this qualification.
2014
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Rostov State Medical University, Rostov on Don, Russian Federation
Publications & Research
Aerospace Physiology Paper
Co-authored paper published in the International Journal of Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance by the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA), February 2023.
Leadership Roles
Executive Committee Member
Southern African Aerospace Medicine Association (SAAsMA) since 2022
Board Member & Membership/Diversity Chair
Women in Aerospace Medicine (WAM USA) 2025-2026
Guest Lecturer
Boitekanelo College - Emergency Medical Care
Recent Presentations
SEP 2025
Medical Aviation Conference
Emirates Group Headquarters, Dubai
Key challenges faced by aeromedical examiners in Africa
OCT 2024
AFCEM 2024
Gaborone, Botswana
Safe Aeromedical Retrievals
JUL 2024
SAAsMA Conference
South Africa
Aerospace Medicine beyond COVID
Get in Touch
Interested in consulting or training opportunities?
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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aeromedical Examiner (AME) Services
Aeromed Prime Consultancy is an innovative aviation medicine clinic based in
Gaborone, Botswana, offering Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) compliant
aviation medical examinations and Aeromedical Examiner (AME) services for
pilots, air traffic controllers, and other aviation professionals across
Southern Africa and the wider African continent.
FAA AME Near Me - Gaborone, Botswana
Looking for an FAA Aeromedical Examiner (AME) near you? Aeromed Prime
Consultancy provides certified FAA aviation medical exams in Gaborone,
Botswana. Our Founder and Lead Consultant, Dr Onalenna Nako-Phuthego (MD, MS
Aerospace Medicine), is a Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) medical
assessor and FAA-certified Aeromedical Examiner. We serve pilots and aircrew
across Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and the entire
Southern African region.
Dr Onalenna Nako-Phuthego (CAAB, FAA)
Dr Onalenna Nako-Phuthego is Botswana's first aerospace medicine specialist
and the only African woman with a Master of Science (MSc) Degree in Aerospace
Medicine. She holds certifications from the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana
(CAAB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an Aeromedical
Examiner. As Founder and Director of Aeromed Prime Consultancy, she leads our
innovative clinic in providing world-class aviation medical services and training.
