# ECI2Fly > Clear aviation career guidance for future pilots. FAA certificate requirements, flight training costs, pilot salaries, and step-by-step pathways from first discovery flight to airline cockpit. ## About ECI2Fly is the editorial library for aspiring pilots in the United States. Every guide cites primary sources: the FAA, the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), the BLS Occupational Outlook 2024, the US Department of Transportation, AOPA training surveys, and active pilot union contract scales (ALPA, APA, IPA, IBT). Content is not aggregated from secondary blogs. - Publisher: ECI2Fly - Editor: Daniel Mercer (Aviation Career Writer & Flight Training Researcher) - Audience: Aspiring pilots, career changers, students, drone operators in the United States - Area served: United States - Language: en-US - CFR coverage: 14 CFR Parts 61, 67, 68, 107, 117, 121, 135, 141 ## Primary sources cited - Federal Aviation Administration: https://www.faa.gov - Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: https://www.ecfr.gov - BLS Occupational Outlook 2024: https://www.bls.gov/ooh - US Department of Transportation: https://www.transportation.gov - AOPA - Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association: https://www.aopa.org - ALPA - Air Line Pilots Association: https://www.alpa.org ## Pillar guides (FAA pilot certificates) - Private Pilot License (PPL) Guide: https://eci2fly.com/guides/private-pilot-license - Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Guide: https://eci2fly.com/guides/commercial-pilot-license - Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate Guide: https://eci2fly.com/guides/atp-certificate - Part 107 Drone Pilot Certificate Guide: https://eci2fly.com/guides/part-107-drone-license - Aviation Colleges & Degrees Guide: https://eci2fly.com/guides/aviation-colleges ## Free tools (calculators) - PPL Cost Calculator: https://eci2fly.com/calculators/ppl-cost - Time-to-Pilot Calculator: https://eci2fly.com/calculators/time-to-pilot - Pilot Salary Estimator: https://eci2fly.com/calculators/pilot-salary ## Library sections (10 mega-clusters) - Becoming a Pilot: https://eci2fly.com/blog/category/becoming-a-pilot - Flight Training: https://eci2fly.com/blog/category/flight-training - Pilot Certificates: https://eci2fly.com/blog/category/pilot-certificates - Pilot Salary: https://eci2fly.com/blog/category/pilot-salary - Pilot Careers & Jobs: https://eci2fly.com/blog/category/pilot-careers - Drone & Part 107: https://eci2fly.com/blog/category/drone-part-107 - Flight Schools: https://eci2fly.com/blog/category/flight-schools - Aviation Education: https://eci2fly.com/blog/category/aviation-education - Aviation Medical: https://eci2fly.com/blog/category/aviation-medical - Financing & Loans: https://eci2fly.com/blog/category/financing ## Articles - What is VFR in Aviation? Visual Flight Rules Explained: https://eci2fly.com/blog/what-is-vfr-in-aviation - Aviation Degree Programs: Compare Courses, Costs, and Careers: https://eci2fly.com/blog/aviation-degree-programs - Do You Need 20/20 Vision to Be a Pilot? FAA, Civilian and Military Rules Explained: https://eci2fly.com/blog/do-you-need-2020-vision-to-be-a-pilot - Aviation Medical Examiner Near Me: Find and Book a Local AME: https://eci2fly.com/blog/aviation-medical-examiner-near-me - How to Become a Drone Pilot: Steps, Qualifications and Training: https://eci2fly.com/blog/how-to-become-a-drone-pilot - Fighter Pilot Salary: How Much Do Fighter Pilots Earn?: https://eci2fly.com/blog/fighter-pilot-salary - Drone Pilot Training: Providers, Costs, Qualifications: https://eci2fly.com/blog/drone-pilot-training - Where To Find And Apply For Cargo Pilot Jobs: https://eci2fly.com/blog/cargo-pilot-jobs - Pilot Shortage: Causes, Impacts, Statistics, and Outlook: https://eci2fly.com/blog/pilot-shortage - How much does it cost to become a commercial pilot?: https://eci2fly.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-become-a-commercial-pilot - Private Pilot Written Exam What To Expect And How To Prepare: https://eci2fly.com/blog/private-pilot-written-exam - How Hard Is It to Become a Pilot? Requirements, Costs, and Timeline: https://eci2fly.com/blog/how-hard-is-it-to-become-a-pilot - Best Aviation Colleges: Rankings and Recommendations: https://eci2fly.com/blog/best-aviation-colleges - Remote Pilot Certificate: Requirements, Training and How to Get One: https://eci2fly.com/blog/remote-pilot-certificate - Student Pilot Certificate: Definition, Requirements, and Privileges: https://eci2fly.com/blog/student-pilot-certificate - Commercial Pilot Requirements: Licences, Training Steps and Costs: https://eci2fly.com/blog/commercial-pilot-requirements - FedEx Pilot Salary: Pay, Benefits, Requirements and Examples: https://eci2fly.com/blog/fedex-pilot-salary - Aviation scholarships: eligibility, application process, and benefits: https://eci2fly.com/blog/aviation-scholarships - How Long Is Pilot School? Typical Duration and Timelines: https://eci2fly.com/blog/how-long-is-pilot-school - Purdue Aviation Programs, Admissions, Costs and Career Guide: https://eci2fly.com/blog/purdue-aviation - Private Pilot License Cost Explained: https://eci2fly.com/blog/private-pilot-license-cost - What Is a Fighter Pilot? Roles, Training, and Career Path: https://eci2fly.com/blog/fighter-pilot - Low Time Pilot Jobs: Where To Start And Get Hired: https://eci2fly.com/blog/low-time-pilot-jobs - How Long Does It Take to Become a Pilot? Timeline, Routes, Costs: https://eci2fly.com/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-become-a-pilot - Private Pilot License: Requirements, Training and Where to Train: https://eci2fly.com/blog/private-pilot-license - Airline Pilot Salary: What Pilots Earn And Why It Varies: https://eci2fly.com/blog/airline-pilot-salary - How to Become a Pilot: Steps, Requirements and Pathways: https://eci2fly.com/blog/how-to-become-a-pilot ## Editorial pages - About & editorial standards: https://eci2fly.com/about - Author profile: https://eci2fly.com/author/daniel-mercer - Contact: https://eci2fly.com/contact - Privacy: https://eci2fly.com/privacy - Cookies: https://eci2fly.com/cookies ## Contact - Editorial email: hello@eci2fly.com - Response: 1-2 business days, email only (no phone)