Commercial pilot training for Cape Verdean students is generally expensive compared to average incomes, especially if training is completed abroad, while commercial pilots can earn relatively strong salaries in the country, with average annual earnings estimated around 4 million CVE or more depending on experience and airline role; this means aviation can be financially rewarding in the long term, but the return on investment may take several years and depends heavily on securing stable airline employment, gaining experience, and possibly pursuing international opportunities for higher earnings.