Lolo,
I must say that I am surprised at your U-Turn on the subject (wasn't you the guy proclaiming how good the MPL was even if you are just a self-sponsored cadet) but I am little more surprised at you trying to find "a solution to self sponsored cadets".
Why does a solution have to be found? CIA, just like any FTO in the world, does not and did not promise a job to self-sponsored cadets - regardless if they offer the fATPL or an MPL.
The self-sponsored MPL cadets have been approved by ICAO - i.e their MPL is perfectly valid. Therefore they are cadet pilots and have joined the other tens of thousand cadet pilots in the world looking for employment. Thats it! Finish. Tapos Na!
There are 2 solutions here which I have mentioned previously. Either play the waiting game to see if a carrier is prepared to take on MPL self-sponsored cadets or spend more money on ratings that will allow you to fly General Aviation so you can build hours. It is that simple and these are the only 2 options available.
Why the need for brainstorming? No one owes the self sponsored MPL cadets any favours, just like no one owes any fATPL cadets any favours.
I am so amazed at the lack of research and understanding about how cadets get that elusive first job. People seem to think (or have been brainwashed) that they have an exclusive right to a RHS on a shiny jet - just because they are Type Rated on an A320 or because CIA management told them the MPL is fantastic! It does not work like that - regardless of whether you are training at Oxford Air Academy or CIA. Getting the license - regardless if it is MPL or fATPL is just the beginning. It does NOT guarantee a job.
Let me summarise everything now.
This thread is now dead. Any arguments/discussions that were posted here are now obsolete.
1. CIA have stopped offering the self-sponsored MPL and have reverted back to the CPL/ ME IR.
2. CIA will continue with the Cebu sponsored MPL (just like the MPL should be offered i.e affiliated with an airline)
3. Self sponsored MPL cadets who have finished/ are finishing have a 100% approved and valid flying licence. They now join the thousands of cadets worldwide looking for the job. The only difference is they can not build hours without paying for more ratings.
The end.