ME+IR vs MEIR
 

Hi folks, is their a difference between multi engine endorsement and multi engine instrument rating? I saw an old job post, similar to what I would like to do when I get my licenses, it required CPL + Multi Engine Instrument Rating. The school I am going to has a separate ME course (25 hours) and a separate IR course held on single engine (40 hours). Would I be eligible for a position like that? :sad:

No.

ME endorsement lets you fly ME in VFR conditions. It's the ME equivalent of being qualified to fly SE in the same conditions. Doing an IR on a single only qualifies you to use your IR on SE aircraft. A SE IR doesn't cover the skills needed to handle a the profoundly degraded handling qualities of a ME with an engine failure while flying in IMC. In most countries, however, doing a ME IR also gives you SE IR privileges.