If you’ve already obtained a private pilot certificate, the multi engine rating becomes what is known as an “add-on” rating. Since the candidate has already accomplished many of the tasks required for a pilot certificate and fulfilled the aeronautical experience requirements, earning the rating becomes a matter of learning the differences, understanding a new airplane, and proving proficiency to a pilot examiner.
Required for a multi engine rating:
- Earn the required endorsements from an authorized instructor
- Take and pass a PE-AMEL or CIRE-AMEL checkride with a pilot examiner to act as PIC of a multi engine aircraft
Not required to earn a multi engine rating:
- No requirement for a knowledge test (when the multi engine rating is conducted as an add-on)
- No minimum flight time requirement (however you can expect to need 10 to 15 hours in the multi engine airplane before receiving endorsements from an instructor)
