unfortunately, where i live, money also doesnt grow on trees ......
i'd just like to clarify a few things on this thread. firstly the ME is not an "add on" to your CPL, the ME is a class rating, the CPL is a professional licence. the two are different and mutually exclusive. ie. to have a CPL one doesnt need to have a ME.
now, in my opinion (admittedly, i have not been a chief pilot for any charter operation) there is very little to gain from doing a ME/CPL, ie. doing your CPL skills test in a multi engined aircraft - there are some elements you dont need to do, like PFL's, but by doing it on a multi engined aircraft there are additional elements one does have to do. the cost saving, in the grand scheme of things is negligable. you will however be doing your IR in a multi engined aircraft, so at the end of all the training, you will have a CPL, ME, IR, this is the
bare minimum you will need (along with an MCC) to start sending CV's off to prospective employers. once your CV lands on the right desk, and they have a look at it, whether you have 25hrs ME or 40hrs ME, it doesnt make a difference to them ...... if you have 250hrs ME - thats a different story. obviously you wont get those while doing your training, and you certainly wouldnt want to pay for them in this country !
so, coming back to your original question, i would suggest doing your CPL on a single, doing the ME rating just before starting the ME portion of your IR, presuming your IR consists of 30hrs SE and 20hrs ME.
good luck with which ever option you decide on, its a lot of hard working but rewarding .... and did i mention a real strain on the bank balance
