Lead with Expertise: Multi Engine Instructor (MEI) Course

The Multi-Engine Instructor (MEII) allows you to teach multi-engine operations to aspiring pilots, combining advanced technical knowledge with instructional skills. This rating builds on your Multi-Engine Rating and CFI, rounding out your qualifications to instruct across a wide range of aircraft and flight operations.

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During this stage, the learner will acquire instructional knowledge of the elements of each of the listed maneuvers and procedures including the recognition, analysis, and correction of common student errors. The learner will be able to prepare a lesson plan for each required PTS Task and will be able to conduct the flight according to the planned lesson, including effective pre- and post-flight instruction.

Each student is required to have, at the time they are enrolled in the training course, the following:

  • Hold at least an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-Engine Class Rating.
  • Hold at least an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate for Airplane Single Engine.
  • A current Class III or higher medical certificate or BasicMed.

Ground school is conducted one-on-one with flight instructor through immersive pre and post-flight briefings as well as role-play delivering instructional material.

This Estimated Course Cost itemizes the approximate costs associated with obtaining a Flight Instructor - Multi Certificate.  However, costs vary greatly due to individual needs, past experience, and learning styles.  We provide many free training resources throughout our syllabus because our goal is to make training as affordable and efficient as possible.

Total Course Cost        $8,646 - $9,666
The best way to reduce training cost is to take ownership of your training process and use the airplane and instructor time efficiently.  Through self-study and preparing for each lesson the instructor can focus on practical application of your knowledge.

Aircraft Rental
The course is written to be completed in 12 hours as a realistic average.
PA44: $3,690 - $5,166   10-14 Hours
Frasca RTD: $240   3 Hours

Flight Instruction
Most students require about 30 hours of instruction including flight training, preflight and postflight briefings, including a +-20% margin.
Instruction: $2,040 - $3,060   24-36 Hours

FAA Practical Exam
Oral and flight evaluation with FAA Designated Examiner
Examiner Fee: $1200

Flight Instructor Gear
In addition to gear you obtained for primary training, there may be a few more items you need at some point.  Check our Online Store for options we recommend for quality and value.  If you already have some items, check with your instructor to verify it is adequate for flight training use.

*Prices are estimate only and do not account for club enrollment, rates per location, and other individual factors.