There has been a lot of debate regarding the MPL issue over last year or so. Recently, a Danish carrier reduced crew numbers. I don't know the full outcome but it was mentioned that the MPL guys were finding it hard to find employment outside due certain restrictions.
What could be a good solution is a possible "hybrid" of this.
What is the cost of training to MPL standard? There must be some cost savings for operators.
Therefore, why not utilise the pool (read ocean) of low hours pilots. They wouldn't need full MPL training since they have acquired CPL/IR already. Basic handling and awareness of navigation and instrument principles already exist.
The main cost would be the type rating and just getting the candidates up to speed with the SOPs. I may be overly simplistic here. However it seems a win win situation all round.
Last edited by boeingbus2002; 1st Oct 2008 at 13:05.