đŠī¸ Multi-Engine & Instrument Rating (ME/IR)
Fly Complex Aircraft â In Any Weather
The Multi-Engine Rating (ME) and Instrument Rating (IR) are essential for aspiring commercial pilots and airline First Officers. These advanced ratings give you the skills to operate multi-engine aircraft and safely navigate in low visibility using only instruments.
What You'll Learn
Our combined ME/IR course is designed to build confidence, precision, and professionalism in complex flight conditions.
Multi-Engine Rating (ME):
- Engine-out procedures & asymmetric flight handling
- Multi-engine aircraft systems
- Normal and emergency operations
- Takeoffs, climbs, approaches, and landings in a twin-engine aircraft
Instrument Rating (IR):
- Full IFR navigation procedures
- Holding patterns, ILS/VOR/RNAV approaches
- Cross-country flight under IFR
- Advanced use of navigation systems (GPS, DME, ADF, etc.)
- Decision-making and CRM in instrument conditions
Course Structure
- Ground School: 80â120 hours (depending on jurisdiction)
- Flight Training:
- ~15 hours in multi-engine aircraft
- ~40â50 hours under instrument flight conditions
- Simulator time (approved flight training device)
Entry Requirements
- Valid PPL or CPL (depending on course structure)
- Valid Class 1 or Class 2 medical certificate
- Completed cross-country PIC flight hours (specific to IR)
- English language proficiency
Why These Ratings Matter
- Required for CPL completion and airline job readiness
- Enables flight in low-visibility, night, and cloudy conditions
- Essential for flying multi-engine commercial aircraft
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about our coaching
Propilotz aviation students train on a fleet of 70+ aircraft produced by Diamond Aircraft Industries, including the DA40 single-engine, DA42 twin-engine and DA20 single-engine aircraft.
Propilotz aviation offers two kinds of training programs, our flight training program and our aviation maintenance technician (AMT) apprenticeship program. Flight training can be done through the Professional Pilot Career Path Training Program or through our Collegiate Partnerships.