dean cross...roster is published 6-8 weeks in advance....average 4-5 trips per month.you can bid for blocks of trips,giving more time off..ie for commuting from long distance.dependent on seniority of course.direct entry is usually 757/767 or 777 unless 747/400 rated.days off depend on sector lengths..ie lhr/jfk/lhr....2 days off..lhr/nrt/lhr... 4days off.good luck with any application.but expect airbus at lhr as initial position.