I think hyperthetically, the answer is yes.
Nothing hyperthetical (or hypothetical come to that) about it, the answer is yes
....they will be thinking on their feet....
Not true, the requirements are quite clearly laid down in JAR-FCL 1 (see my previous post)
So, to do all this, you would have to take the ATPL exams, have to do an initial IR and then complete a course of training, and then take a Licence Proficiency Test on type with an IR included
Almost right - you would have to pass the ATPL exams, hold a MEIR and, before completing an approved type rating course and passing a Licence Skill Test (not a Licence Proficiency Check), also complete an MCC course. (see my previous post)
You'd need the HPA groundschool which not that many places offer
Not true, you need to pass the ATPL(A) exams (see my previous post)
So the groundschool requirements are really only a few months less work than doing the ATPLs anyway.
Not true, the groundschool requirements
are to do the ATPLs (see my.......oh, what the hell, why bother.