FlyForFood_NOT
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I recently had an interview with BMA.
I don't wanna sound naive or like an ignorant rookie, but before I went there I read lots of comments in here. Most negative, BUT ...
Once I arrived at their HQ (Portsmouth, NH) the company doesn't seem as bad as it is "negativelly bashed" on these message boards. They have (if I remember correctly) 19 J-31, refurbished from a desert - more coming. There were about 5 727s being worked on (most ex United) - also more on the way. BMA is flying throughout the north-east, but possibly more cities are comming in the future (same for the maine line - PanAm).
I was interviewed by Mr. J, the flight training director, and the chief pilot. First a written test (FAR/AIM stuff) and then the oral (more of a casual talk/info exchange). Friendly atmosphere.
Yes, you do have to sign a 5 yr contract for $14,000. After 2 years it goes down by prorate) to $2000 and stays at that #. You do pretty much have to move to NH for the job. The schedule now is 6 on 1 off, but that's why they're hiring more pilots - company is understaffed, also due to the expansions. So that's good news. Pay is $24,000, which comparing to other commuters (even CJ and EMB jets) is pretty much a "better pay" for a start. Per diem is a little over a dollar. They offer free uniforms, pay during training is $25 a day + free hotel.
Besides that, I think if anyone got an interview with them, I would advise to go and see for yourself how the company is before you buy into the negative - and post something up for god's sake!
good luck to all finally getting into the 121 world. LATER!
PS: And to those "anonymous" reading these boards, whether I got the job or not, the interview was still fun (with a shocking surprise at the end). Definitelly worth the 7 hour drive.
I don't wanna sound naive or like an ignorant rookie, but before I went there I read lots of comments in here. Most negative, BUT ...
Once I arrived at their HQ (Portsmouth, NH) the company doesn't seem as bad as it is "negativelly bashed" on these message boards. They have (if I remember correctly) 19 J-31, refurbished from a desert - more coming. There were about 5 727s being worked on (most ex United) - also more on the way. BMA is flying throughout the north-east, but possibly more cities are comming in the future (same for the maine line - PanAm).
I was interviewed by Mr. J, the flight training director, and the chief pilot. First a written test (FAR/AIM stuff) and then the oral (more of a casual talk/info exchange). Friendly atmosphere.
Yes, you do have to sign a 5 yr contract for $14,000. After 2 years it goes down by prorate) to $2000 and stays at that #. You do pretty much have to move to NH for the job. The schedule now is 6 on 1 off, but that's why they're hiring more pilots - company is understaffed, also due to the expansions. So that's good news. Pay is $24,000, which comparing to other commuters (even CJ and EMB jets) is pretty much a "better pay" for a start. Per diem is a little over a dollar. They offer free uniforms, pay during training is $25 a day + free hotel.
Besides that, I think if anyone got an interview with them, I would advise to go and see for yourself how the company is before you buy into the negative - and post something up for god's sake!
good luck to all finally getting into the 121 world. LATER!
PS: And to those "anonymous" reading these boards, whether I got the job or not, the interview was still fun (with a shocking surprise at the end). Definitelly worth the 7 hour drive.
