A CFI lets you teach in single engine airplanes, a CFII adds instrument instruction, and an MEI adds multi-engine instruction. Most instructors earn the CFI first, then the CFII, then the MEI. Our prices are CFI $4,250, CFII $4,250 and MEI $5,500, each plus books and exam fees. More ratings mean more students you can teach.
What Each Rating Does
- CFI: teach single engine private and commercial students
- CFII: teach instrument students
- MEI: teach multi-engine students
Recommended Order
CFI, then CFII, then MEI, adding each as you gain experience.
See CFI training and CFII.
Frequently asked questions
Which instructor rating comes first?
The CFI. The CFII and MEI are added to an existing CFI certificate.
Is the MEI worth it?
It lets you teach multi-engine students and can help you log more multi time, though demand varies by school.
What are the prices?
CFI $4,250, CFII $4,250, MEI $5,500, each plus books and exam fees.