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A multi-engine rating is required for operating an aircraft which has more than one engine. Anyone aspiring to a career as a professional pilot will probably need to acquire a multi-engine rating, though there are some career paths for which a multi-engine rating is not required.

An applicant for a multi-engine rating must pass a practical examination. The practical examination is administered by an FAA examiner, and consists of an oral test and a flight test.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for a multi-engine rating, a pilot must hold at least a private certificate with an airplane rating.

Flight Training

There is no minimum requirement for total flight hours logged for a multi-engine rating. There is also no requirement for a minimum number of hours of multi-engine training - though an arbitrary minimum may be required by an insurer.

Cost of Obtaining a Multi-Engine Rating

The complexity of multi-engine training will vary depending upon the certificates and ratings already held. An applicant who holds a commercial certificate with an instrument rating, for example, will require more training than an applicant who holds only a private pilot certificate. Considering these variables, the estimated cost of the specific training for a multi-engine rating would be $2000 to $7000.