Multi-Engine Land (MEL) Add-on
Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)

Vegas Aviation’s Multi-Engine Add-on and Multi-Engine Instructor Rating course is designed for pilots aiming to expand their expertise. Our comprehensive programs cover advanced multi-engine flight techniques, systems management, and instruction methods.

Unlock New Horizons: Multi-Engine Land (MEL) Add-On Rating

  • Enhance your aviation skills with our Multi-Engine Land (MEL) Add-On Rating
  • Gain confidence in piloting complex, multi-engine aircraft
  • Expand career opportunities in commercial and private aviation
  • Benefit from comprehensive training integrating simulation technology and hands-on instruction
  • Master advanced aircraft systems and multi-engine maneuvers for safer flights
  • Develop critical decision-making abilities for navigating diverse conditions

Become a Leader in Aviation: Earn Your Multi-Engine Instructor Rating

  • Expand career opportunities as a certified Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
  • Master teaching techniques for instructing on multi-engine aircraft
  • Gain credentials and recognition in the aviation industry
  • Access diverse teaching roles in flight schools, universities, and beyond
  • Benefit from comprehensive training combining simulation technology and hands-on instruction
  • Develop confidence and proficiency in guiding students through multi-engine flight training

Multi-Engine Rating FAQ

What is Required to Get my Multi-Engine Land (MEL) Add-On Rating?

  • Age:  Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Language Proficiency:  Proficient in English.
  • Medical Certificate:  Hold a Valid FAA Medical Certificate
  • Flight Hours:
    • Hold a Valid Private Pilot License (PPL)
    • Have logged a minimum of 40 hours of flight time as pilot-in-command (PIC).
    • Complete a minimum of 10 hours of flight training in a multi-engine aircraft, including:
      • 3 hours of flight training with an authorized instructor in preparation for the practical test.
      • 3 hours of training in the last 60 days preceding the practical test.
    • Practical Test:  Pass an oral exam and a practical flight test (commonly known as the check ride) administered by an authorized FAA examiner.

To obtain a Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) rating from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), pilots must fulfill the following requirements:

  • Age:  Be at least 18 years old.
  • Language Proficiency: Be Proficient in English.
  • Medical Certificate: Hold a valid FAA-issued medical certificate.
  • Flight Hours: 
  • Hold a current Commercial Pilot Certificate with a Multi-Engine Land (MEL) rating.
  • Complete a flight instructor training course.
  • Accumulate a minimum of 15 hours of flight time as pilot-in-command (PIC) in multi-engine aircraft.
  • Practical Test: Successfully pass the MEI practical test with an FAA-designated examiner or an authorized flight instructor.
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Master Multi-Engine Aircraft

Boost your piloting credentials with Multi-Engine Land (MEL) and Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) ratings.  Master advanced multi-engine techniques and become a highly sought-after pilot and instructor.