Rating Courses in Spain

Our goal is to offer the best quality standards so that our students can enjoy the best aviation training. Therefore, in all our courses and qualifications, we offer you the most advanced and modern aircraft fleet and simulators designed for pilot training.

At our school you will train with Tecnam P2006T & P2008 JC MKII, Cirrus SR20, Diamond DA20 C1, Diamond DA40 G1000, Diamond DA42 G1000 aircraft and Diamond DA62.

In addition, we offer you our new SIMLAB by One Air: the largest simulation centre in a European ATO, with more than 20 commercial and general aviation simulators.

IR+ME+CPL+PBN+APS MCC Ratings Pack

Rating Courses Pack including: Instrumental rating, Multi-Engine rating, Commercial Pilot CPL (A) Course, PBN Course and APS MCC Course (Airline Pilot Standards).

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PBN Course (Performance Based Navigation)

New Performance Based Navigation course, a prerequisite for all instrumental (IR) ratings, which must be supported by certification in PBN approaches.

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Flight Instructor Rating (FI)

We offer you the Flight Instructor course FI (A), the Instrument Rating Instructor (IRI) and Class Rating Instructor (CRI) courses.

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Commercial Pilot Rating CPL (A)

Aimed at students who already have the theory ATPL (A). You will do part of the CPL course our twin-engine Diamonds DA42.

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Multi-Engine Rating (ME)

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Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (IR+ME)

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Single-Engine Instrument Rating (IR+SE)

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Night Visual Flight Rating (NVFR)

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Our main base of operations is located at the International Airport of Malaga. We have modern facilities in the Málaga Nostrum Business Park, situated in a strategic location connecting to the city centre and the rest of the cities of the province.

We have all the authorisations needed to train students in all aircraft ratings courses in Spain: IR+ME, IR+SEP, CPL(A), FI, IRI, CRI, etc.

You will learn to use next-generation technologies such as Garmin 1000 Glass Cockpit, Garmin GTN 650 and GTN 750.

Highly experienced instructors will help you achieve your goals throughout your journey with fast-paced and top quality training.

FAQ – All about ratings

A rating is an official authorisation attached to your pilot licence (whether PPL or CPL), which qualifies you to operate aircraft under specific conditions or fly models with distinct technical characteristics.

While your licence certifies that you are a pilot, ratings determine what, how, and where you can fly. As you add ratings to your qualifications, you expand your professional privileges.

If you would like to know more about the ratings required to become a commercial pilot, we cover everything in full detail in the linked post.

The Instrument Rating (IR) is one of the most significant milestones in a pilot’s career. It authorises you to command an aircraft under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), meaning you fly solely by referencing the cockpit instruments and air traffic control instructions.

The Multi-Engine (ME) rating authorises you to fly aircraft equipped with two or more engines.

You will learn to manage more complex aircraft systems, higher cruise speeds and, crucially, to master asymmetric power management and operational safety should one of the engines become inoperative.

Just like the IR, holding a valid multi-engine rating is a fundamental standard required by airlines in their recruitment processes, as commercial aviation operates almost entirely with multi-engine aircraft (such as jets or turboprops).

Ratings have a specific validity period (typically, the ME/IR rating requires annual revalidation). To keep them active and exercise your privileges, there are two regulatory procedures depending on your situation:

  • Revalidation (Before expiry): If your rating is still active, the process is more straightforward. It consists of passing a proficiency check with an authorised examiner within the three months prior to the expiry date. In certain specific cases, such as Single-Engine Piston (SEP) ratings, you can revalidate by experience if you meet a minimum number of flight hours and complete a training flight with an instructor.
  • Renewal (If already expired): If you allow the expiry date to pass without taking the test, the rating expires. To recover it, you must attend an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) to receive refresher training tailored to the time elapsed since expiry and, subsequently, pass a proficiency check with the examiner.

Our advice is to keep strict track of your dates, which will save you additional training costs and time, allowing you to complete your annual revalidations smoothly and efficiently.

At One Air, we work with the leading manufacturers in cadet training: Diamond, Cirrus and Tecnam.

What’s more, our SimLab by One Air, featuring over 20 general and commercial aviation simulators, will be the perfect complement to your training.

We offer you the possibility of accommodation in one of the best campuses in the city of Malaga during the training period.

In addition, many of our students come from all over the world, so we provide you with expert bilingual training advisors to inform you on how to obtain your student visa if necessary.

If you want to get your ratings with us, visit us and find out why they choose us.