Multi-Engine Rating training at Airborne Aviation Academy

📍 Dwarka, Delhi · 1–2 Months · ₹3–5 Lakh

Multi-Engine Rating (MER) — Twin-Engine Training, Delhi

A Multi-Engine Rating (MER) adds a twin-engine aircraft endorsement to your existing DGCA PPL or CPL. It is an essential step for pilots targeting commercial airline operations — virtually every scheduled airline in India operates twin or multi-engine aircraft. The MER gives you the skills and licence authority to act as Pilot-in-Command of multi-engine aircraft.

What Is a Multi-Engine Rating?

A Multi-Engine Rating (MER) is a DGCA endorsement that authorises a pilot to fly aircraft with two or more engines. It involves both theoretical training (twin-engine systems, asymmetric flight theory, performance calculations) and practical flying on a multi-engine aircraft — including engine-out procedures, asymmetric approaches, and feathering drills. The MER is a crucial milestone for any pilot building toward airline operations.

Multi-Engine Training Content

Twin-Engine Systems

Two-engine aircraft fuel, hydraulics, electrics, and systems management

Asymmetric Flight

Single-engine flying techniques, engine-out climb and approach procedures

VMC Demonstration

Visual Minimum Control speed demonstrations and loss of control prevention

Engine Failure Procedures

Engine failure on takeoff, climb, cruise, and approach — full drill

Multi-Engine Weight & Balance

Performance calculations and loading for twin-engine aircraft

Feathering & Restart

Propeller feathering procedures and in-flight engine restart drills

MER Eligibility Requirements

Valid DGCA PPL or CPL holder
Valid DGCA Medical Certificate (Class 1 or Class 2)
Completion of required solo and cross-country flying hours (as applicable)
Valid RTR(A) Radio Telephony certificate

MER + CPL + IR — Airline-Ready Pilot Profile

The combination of a DGCA CPL, Instrument Rating (IR), and Multi-Engine Rating (MER) is the standard profile expected by Indian airlines for First Officer positions. Pilots who hold all three ratings and have 200+ total hours are eligible to apply directly to IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, and other scheduled carriers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Multi-Engine Rating mandatory for airlines in India?

Most scheduled airline operations in India use multi-engine aircraft (A320, B737). Airlines look for pilots who have logged multi-engine hours during their CPL flying — the MER is an essential part of a complete pilot profile.

How long does Multi-Engine Rating training take?

1–2 months. The MER involves ground school covering twin-engine systems and asymmetric flight, plus practical flying hours on a multi-engine aircraft.

What aircraft is used for Multi-Engine Rating training?

Multi-Engine Rating training is conducted through our DGCA-approved partner FTOs on twin-engine piston aircraft. Contact Airborne admissions for current aircraft type and availability.