I almost did a line training program on the A320 6 months ago but after thinking long and hard over the few months I decided against it. I had made a plan to instruct in the US this September and build up hours over the next two years and then hope that the airline industry will have improved in the mean time.
I continued to network, get myself out there and do some GA flying at my local aero club and continued to save for my Instructor Rating. Then out of the blue I get a call from an A320 operater in Asia offering an interview. I flew down immediately and landed a job on the A320 (o hours on type). I'm so glad I didnt do the line training now! I move to Asia next month.
My point is don't do the line training, you will get a break guys, it will happen.
And for you Leon, keep networking, keep flying and dont give up. Go and bang on the doors that are hiring and hand in your CV. Airlines want to see your face!
Thought I would share my story!
Best of Luck!!