MPL or CPL/IR WITH FROZEN ATPL? What are the difference?

Hi, Happy Diwali to those who are celebrating out there. Here, I would like to share about the difference on both licensing programme pathways. MPL stands for Multi Crew Pilot License while CPL/IR stand for Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating. Currently, AirAsia had resumed MPL programme where cadets have to undergo ATPL theory ground school at CAE Sepang and then proceed to MPL phase which consist of :

Phase 1  (melbourne/arizona USA )
(136 hour = flying 130 hour + 6 hour simulator)

Phase 2 (cae kl)

36 hour ( 9 week)
Basic training

Phase 3 (cae kl)

Intermediate training
A320 (112 hours  / 20 weeks)

Phase 4

Advanced training (28 hour / 7 week )

The first batch had started training last month and will be by batches for upcoming intake every month for MPL. Total cost of MPL is RM427000+ while cadets are bonded for 9 years with AA and just have to pay RM400k. So, what are the difference with the traditional CPL? MPL programme structure is more inclined to the airline procedures compared to CPL where you learn the basics and general of flying. In other terms, its airline specialised programme while CPL, u gotta undergo additional type training programme such as A320, B737 and so on.

One thing is you cannot take up MPL as private cadet while it is for Airline Cadet which is tailored to the company SOP. The disadvantage of MPL is u cannot migrate to another carrier in the period between MPL license grant and until u get the ATPL license which stands for Air Transport Pilot License. Example, u u are AirAsia MPL holder and definitely you are automatically A320 type rated, but after working for 2 years you decided u move to another carrier which offers you better remuneration and benefit, this is not possible. You have to reach 21 of age with certain flying hours gain before attaining ATPL license, then u can proceed to change company. Not to worry much on MPL because you have bond and security with the company and u can move freely after getting ur ATPL converted. You must make sure medically fit for flying and pass assessments during the MPL period or else you are busted.

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