Dynamite Dean,
Couldn't agree more;
Last year I was in the same position as you.Came back to Europe from Africa (2yrs), >2600 TT, B1900 captain. Now I'm 10 months further and still no job, altough it looks like something appears on the horizon.
I have been thinking about an ATR typerating considering my experience and will probably go for it if I don't have a job soon.
good luck!
ps. MK sounds like a good choice. Some similar experienced guys like us starting there. Don't know how fare they are with the JAR approval. I believe their next recruitment near the end of the year so count on long term planning regarding to start a career with them.