Lets have a reality check.. MK offering you a JAA license with a 747 type rating. If you don't have an ATP already you won't get a look in. either way for the majority of guys in SA this is a very good deal. You say you can't get a job at SAA because of BEE so why not go to MK? It's heavy jet time that you otherwise not going to get! To all the people who been cussing them over the years have met the guys around the track, they motivated professionals doing a tough job. They now operating on a UK AOC on UK license's. lot's changed there over the years... But don't kid yourselves it's not an easy option, lot of work and a big adjustment from flying your turbo props!! be prepared for a steep uphill curve