Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
The Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) certificate qualifies you to teach in multi-engine airplanes and is a key step for instructors advancing toward airline or charter careers. As required by the FAA, you must have 15 hours of PIC time in multi-engine airplanes before taking the MEI check ride. Because your Multi-Engine Add-On is flown under instruction, those hours do not count as PIC, so you will need to log these 15 hours after your check ride.
All estimates are based on the national average of hours it takes students to complete requirements, not the minimum hour requirements mandated by the FAA.
Cost For Members
- Aircraft rental – 15 hours in Twin Comanche @ $395 = $5,925
- Flight instructor – 15 hours @ $70 = $1050
- Ground instruction – 5 hours @ $70 = $350
- Online ground school or training materials – $300
- Check ride examiner fee – $1,200
- Membership fee – $80 per month or $800 annually
Estimated Total ~ $9,700
Accelerated training options are available. Solo rental is not permitted.
*Please note that the member rates include certain benefits like free simulator hours, which can significantly reduce the cost of flight training for members. The total cost for each training program will depend on individual progress and specific requirements.
Cost For Non-Members
- Aircraft rental – 15 hours in Twin Comanche @ $395 = $5,925
- Flight instructor – 15 hours @ $90 = $1350
- Ground instruction – 5 hours @ $90 = $450
- Online ground school or training materials – $300
- Check ride examiner fee – $1,200
Estimated Total ~ $10,850
Accelerated training options are available. Solo rental is not permitted.
*Please note that the member rates include certain benefits like free simulator hours, which can significantly reduce the cost of flight training for members. The total cost for each training program will depend on individual progress and specific requirements.
