@parabellum: Thanks for the response. I'm doing some digging around on the CASA website, and it seems that I should be able to skip most of the tech exams. It's just Airlaw, Human Factors, and the IREX exam... and yes you're right; I will need to undergo a flight test. (God help us "auto" pilots! he he he)
@Taras: Whoa there, big fella! The red mist descended several years back, and I see it hasn't lifted yet. That was a lot of misdirected venom for a very simple, but unrelated question.
Firstly, nowhere did I say that I'm not with an airline. (and thank you -NOT- for naming names!) For the record, I'm quite happily employed with Air Arabia, and have absolutely no issues with the job, the company, or the people I work with. I had amazing instructors, a rigorous training program, and really supportive captains on the line.
Secondly - 'mate', I'm doing just fine with my MPL for now. Getting an ATPL at 1500hrs is a normal progression of things. I do not feel disadvantaged or under-qualified in any way, and neither does my employer feel that way about me; or else I wouldn't be working for them. Also, personally, there hasn't been any need for any extra or remedial training so far. And, after passing 3 PPC's successfully with no major debriefs or negative comments in my file, I think I'll live to fly another day, even with the 'burden' of an MPL.
Lastly, my reasons for moving to Australia (although none of your business) are purely personal and family related. My application for permanent residence in Oz had nothing to do with my acquiring an MPL license. I started looking at moving to Australia long before I did my MPL. Also, nowhere in my original post did I say anything about running off to Australia immediately.
I'll say it once more: I'm quite happily employed at Air Arabia for now, and will continue to stay there for as long as I can.
I agree that there are a number of idiosyncracies with the MPL license, about which the cadets at Alpha were intentionally not made aware of. But that's Alpha's fault, and not Air Arabia's.
Whatever reputation Alpha (SHJ) earned, has nothing to do with Air Arabia. DO NOT paint the two organizations with the same brush.
You also need to separate your issues. ie. 1) MPL vs CPL, and 2) Alpha Aviation Group.... but more importantly, keep Air Arabia out of your tirades!
So, MATE... even though I'm not belittling the nightmares endured by several AAG cadets, please take your fight elsewhere. This thread is about something else altogether.