MEI First?

Yes, you can get your MEI first. The MEI is still a CFI but is only rated to teach in multiengine aircraft. I did my MEI, CFII (in the twin), and CFI single last.

It's very common.
 
i've heard different things. i dont plan to persue a career in CFIing. so i'm just asking of curiosity.

IS that even possible!? Getting the MEI as the initial instuctor rating?

I thought you had to get CFI first? but i suppose theoretically you could not even have a CSEL and still be an MEI? i've never heard of anything like that.

wouldnt the FAA guy from the FSDO have to do your initial CFI ride? and does he do that in the Multi?
Yes its possible to get the MEI first.

No, your CFI initial is whatever rating you train for to be your first. The FAA doesn't care if its CFI-A, CFII, or MEI. They're still going to make your life suck for a few hours.

If you have a CMEL you could earn your MEI or CFII but to earn your CFI-A you'll obviously need a CSEL.


I believe that the ATP program is MEI, CFI-A, CFII and that is their natural progression.
 
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