MCL - Is it Mickey Mouse?
I am starting to see Pilot Schools across the world, especially in Asia, promote the Multi-Crew Pilot License. You never fly solo but it seems according to the ICAO, the world needs pilots and fast. You can be fully qualified to fly an A320 (or whatever aircraft the school is dealing with) within 12 months - and basically walk straight into an airline that is recruiting for that certain type.
Whilst this is not a Mickey Mouse course as it was invented by ICAO's Navigation Commision in Europe, is it seen by airlines as a Mickey Mouse way of becoming an airline Pilot??
The reason this came about is because it is no longer necessary or Relevant to build 1500 hours in a cessna flying by yourself when what you really need is Multi-Crew Experience - hence why this new way was made.
I just want people's views. I've found a place in Asia that does for the grand total of £36 grand. Not bad really. At the end, you fly 12 landings/take offs in an A320.