Training for the job (not single pilot)
My understanding is that an MPL converts to an ATPL at 1500 therefore at that stage another type rating could be done with another airline. It's just that the MPL guy will have more multi-crew time at that point - therefore more marketable.
Although you could go to another airline with the MPL type rating e.g. A320 as FO before that point I believe
Isn't the idea to train a multi crew airline pilot rather than a single crew light aircraft pilot and so may get them a job directly.
They wont be flying around NDB holds in a clapped out baby-twin with one engine on idle for hours looking at a six pack single crew display and spending £400/hour - instead they will be training to fly an airliner instead.
Last edited by RVR800; 13th Aug 2008 at 09:54.