5 on 4 off is pretty straight forward. But there are exceptions and some bases have a 4 on 3 off during the summer with no weekends off.
There are also other arrangements for Sim and you have to arrange your own medical.
Most earlies start at 0630 airborne, but big bases have later departures. It is a standard 45 min pre-flight check in. Most smaller bases have a staff car park near the security and the crew rooms are airside.
New leave system is one month off. and I think 12 days
Take a close look at the pay before you sign. There are different contracts. And we are looking forward to getting hit for more tax on the sector cheques!