I also have over 8years flying experience as senior crew with a major UK airline.
I too applied for the IFM position, but they didn't have the courtesy to inform me that I was only being interviewed as crew. When I left a message with Amanda to confirm why I wasn't being interviewved for the position I applied, I got no return phonecall.
So, I thought I would go along and see what they had to say. Not impressed by the presentation given by MB, and was gobsmaked by some of th things he was saying, IE no standbys etc.
I didn't get past the first stage, but yet a mate of mine who has no experience as crew got through!
I understand that every airline are looking for something different, but I was amazed that I wan't 'good enough' to be interviewed one to one!
A lucky escape, as flying to New York 8 times a month.....................no thanks!!!
Good luck to all who give it a go!!