In answer to your questions
1. The current agreed limit is 740. Work above that is voluntary but it is effectively for half pay. Bear in mind that you will spend an awful amount of time hanging around not flying.
2. Roster periods are 28 days. 10 of these will be days off.
3. Not very.
4. Pass although an answer of quite some time is probably more appropriate.
5. Very few. They can be bid for but most of them are in the UK. This may change as BMED is integrated.
6. The airline has been contracting for many years and bmi Mainline have not promoted a Capt for nearly 6 years. There is talk of some commands this year but this is mainly to accommodate some Capt’s going part time. Again the BMED integration may have an affect. You will join the back of the queue with a long line ahead of you.
The company philosophy is save money at all costs. This is reflected in the morale of the staff, the majority of who are good people but sadly no longer really care about the company.