Looking to advance your pilot credentials? Whether you’re aiming for the airlines or expanding your skills, completing multi-engine add-on training at a top Florida flight school, such as Paragon Flight, is the perfect next step.

This advanced certification builds on your existing pilot’s license and equips you to fly more powerful and complex aircraft. In a competitive industry, multi-engine training offers higher-paying and more versatile opportunities.

What Is a Multi-Engine Add-On?

The Commercial Multi-Engine Land (CMEL) rating is an add-on certification to an existing pilot license — typically Private (PPL) or Commercial (CPL). It allows you to fly aircraft with more than one engine. Because multi-engine aircraft involve complex systems and unique challenges, like asymmetric thrust and engine-out procedures, this rating requires focused training and a specialized checkride.

Most airline and commercial pilot jobs require or strongly favor multi-engine experience, making it a critical step for advancing your aviation career.

Flight Training in Florida

Florida is home to some of the best aviation training conditions in the U.S. Thanks to its warm climate and consistent weather, students enjoy over 300+ flyable days per year, minimizing delays and allowing for faster progression.

Fort Myers, where Paragon Flight is based, offers excellent weather, modern airspace, well-equipped facilities, and access to diverse flight environments, making it an ideal location for both local and international students seeking efficient, high-quality training.

Earn Your CMEL at Paragon Flight

Paragon Flight’s multi-engine training program is designed to equip pilots with the knowledge, skill, and confidence needed to fly twin-engine aircraft safely and effectively.

Aircraft

The Piper Seminole is a leading industry-standard twin-engine trainer. It is predictable, reliable, and perfectly suited for student pilots. All aircraft are maintained to FAA standards by in-house professionals.

Curriculum Options

Paragon provides two pathways:

• Multi-Engine Add-On Rating is ideal for those who already hold a single-engine license.
• Initial Multi-Engine Commercial Training is best suited for students pursuing their commercial license in a multi-engine aircraft.

The add-on program includes roughly 10–15 hours of flight time, ground instruction, and an FAA checkride. Key topics include engine failure procedures, system management, VMC awareness, and one-engine inoperative operations (OEI) for safe multi-engine flight operations.

Advanced Technology

Our fleet is designated as Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA), meaning students train with modern “glass cockpit” avionics, which provide them with experience with the types of instruments found in commercial and corporate aircraft.

Five More Reasons to Train at Paragon

1. Paragon is FAA-approved under both Part 141 and Part 61, offering flexible training formats that cater to both full-time students and working professionals.
2. Multi-engine instruction is delivered by highly trained Multi-Engine Instructors (MEIs) with extensive flight experience and a strong focus on safety.
3. Paragon is authorized to issue I-20s for M-1 visa applicants and provides dedicated support with housing, transportation, and documentation.
4. Students receive detailed, upfront cost estimates and access to financial planning assistance to help manage their investment confidently.
5. Our Fort Myers and Punta Gorda campuses offer low-traffic yet diverse airspace, along with year-round favorable flying conditions, ensuring steady progress.

Ready to Advance Your Career?

Earning a multi-engine rating is a significant milestone in any pilot’s journey. It opens the door to faster, more capable aircraft and prepares you for the operational demands of the commercial aviation industry.

Paragon Flight’s multi-engine training program offers the right mix of quality instruction, modern aircraft, supportive environment, and regulatory flexibility, all in one of the most flight-friendly regions in the country. If you’re ready to take your career to new heights, contact us online or at (239) 747-0056 to get started today.