Tinwacker,
Good perspective. As a new entrant to the field not having flown with an MEL before, I didn't consider that option during the interview. It does, of course, make a lot of sense. Not required by 91.205? Not required by an MEL? Not ano-go item. Sound logic. Is there anything in a company's op spec that might apply to this kind of issue? (For my future interview preparedness!)