Multi-Engine Rating in Texas

Parrish Aviation Flight Academy offers Multi-Engine Rating (MEL) training at Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD), located just 10 miles south of downtown Dallas. Adding a multi-engine rating to your certificate is one of the most impactful steps you can take toward a professional aviation career.

Multi-engine ratings are required for most regional and major airline positions, corporate aviation roles, and charter operations. The FAA does not require a minimum number of flight hours for the rating — it is a practical test-based checkride, making it an efficient add-on for pilots who are ready to train.

Our multi-engine instruction is conducted by FAA-certified Multi-Engine Instructors (MEIs) with real-world multi-engine experience. We focus on the systems knowledge, asymmetric thrust procedures, and emergency handling that examiners expect and airlines demand.

Multi-engine training at Parrish Aviation covers all FAA Airmen Certification Standards (ACS) areas, including:

• Multi-engine aerodynamics — understanding how twin-engine aircraft handle differently from singles
• Engine-out procedures — identifying, feathering, and managing a failed engine safely
• V-speeds — Vmc, Vyse, Vsse, and their critical role in twin-engine operations
• Systems knowledge — fuel, electrical, hydraulic, and pressurization systems
• Instrument approaches in a multi-engine environment
• Checkride preparation — oral exam and practical test readiness

Most pilots complete their multi-engine rating in approximately 10–15 flight hours, depending on prior experience and training frequency.

The multi-engine rating is an essential credential for pilots pursuing:

• Airline careers — regional and major airlines require multi-engine time and ATP certification
• Corporate/charter aviation — most business jets and turboprops are multi-engine aircraft
• Flight instruction — MEI certification allows you to instruct in multi-engine aircraft and build hours faster
• Career Pilot Program graduates — our zero-to-MEI program includes multi-engine training as a core component

Even if you are not yet pursuing a professional career, multi-engine training makes you a safer, more capable pilot with a deeper understanding of complex aircraft systems.

To begin multi-engine training, you must hold at least a Private Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating recommended (though not required for the add-on rating itself). Our admissions team will assess your logbook and discuss a training plan tailored to your timeline and goals.

Call us at (469) 886-8089 or email fly@parrishaviation.com to schedule a consultation. We'll walk you through aircraft availability, estimated costs, and what to expect on your checkride.

Parrish Aviation is an FAA Part 141 certified flight school at Dallas Executive Airport. Our structured curriculum and experienced MEI staff make us one of the top choices for multi-engine training in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.