Can't say much about the rostering in CDG but the DUB gang spend most of there time in Paris or elsewhere! And end up with not too much time at home, difficult for the the older guys with families in Dublin to be constantly away. I won't put you off applying too much, there's still a lot of good people in the company to fly with, and its always a great thrill doing the approach into LCY.
As for AF, well, Cityjet is making them money but only in the 146 market. Air Frances policy is that if a route is worth a profit they will commit one of thier aircraft if they can fill it. If not, but there's still money to be made with a smaller aircraft, then somebody like Cityjet will be offered the route. Although, it is a very unique agreement they have, since Cityjet is 100% owned as you said by AF, yet one of their aircraft is in the new Cityjet colours (EI-CNQ) and operates DUB-AGP under the WX flight number.
In the end though, if its a job your looking for, your in it for the flying, and more importantly, its your first job, apply everywhere. You might be stuck flying rubber dog s**t between here and tim-buck-to, but at least you'll be flying.
Best Of Luck,
S.C.
