Mach086,
It is my belief that the MCL will only be for one type of aircraft be that A320 or A330 or B737 etc.
You will not be able to chop and change into another type as the whole point of the licence is type specific.
You cannot become a Captain.
If you wish to change type or move over to the left hand seat (Captain) you would have to undertake your ATPL's and CPL etc....
On the other hand,
If you get a Private Pilots Licence (PPL), hour build, Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL), Multi Engine Rating, Insturment Rating (IR) and then do a Multi Crew Course (MCC) you will find you are a much better pilot than one who has done a quick MCL course.
The whole point of the current route to Frozen ATPL is designed to make you think and learn from mistakes. There are many Commercial Pilots out there who have tried to kill themselves on more than one occasion (me included) when they where hour building whilst holding their PPL. The whole point of a CPL is to instill in you command decisions and improve your airmanship skills.
When you undergo a type rating you are learning how to manage the aircraft. You are expected to be able to fly, I know its faster than a twin prop but it is not that difficult to master.
We fly B737's on numbers, Power settings and pitch settings, I have no doubt in my mind that that is the same for any jet just as it is for any prop aircraft, just faster.
I could not agree more with BEgale's comments regarding the fact that any MCL holder will not be allowed to touch any of the controls.
Most airlines when recruiting low houred non type rated pilots are looking to see if you will fit in, and in the sim, flying skills are very very very important, not messing around with the FMC, in fact messing around with it can cause lots of problems. have a look here:
http://http://www.planecrashinfo.com/1995/1995-77.htm
http://http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...nes_Flight_965
The basic principle is this, Aviate, Navigate, Communicate.
Just my two pence worth, but I feel that this so called licence will not be worth very much.
Tony