I'm sure, as you say, that MPL has its merits v the FATPL CTC Wings etc. I'd even go as far as to say that in proportion it is healthy that airlines recruit some people from these streams. After all it is important to maintain a balance accross the airline and a day out with a new cadet every now and then is enjoyable. Just not every day ! That is what it is becoming in at least one major UK airline with associated problems caused by a high dilution rate. The problem may not be MPL in and of itself rather the extent to which it is used (alongside FATPL) in some airlines.