HI Ropey Pilot,
I was part or at least under the scheme of a large pro-pilot training organisation who (relatively speaking) took the leap and dropped everything to instigate the MPL. Whilst I left before it began, the initial introduction was disastrous! They could not keep up with all the changes to policies and schemes. I also think it si still a bit of a gamble. Only the so-called "desperate" airlines will take MPL candidates. It is a big gamble with £36k. I know the Asian company youre talking about too...
Still, the flip side of the coin is "what if it works...?"
That would leap-frog all the usual red-tape and licences, etc.
End of the day, its down to how comfortable you feel with the concept. As good ol' Del Boy would say, " 'ee 'oo dares, wins, innit?"
Let me know what you decide and stay in touch. You could be one of the lucky few to start a revelution!
WTAS