737 Jockey, go and have a look at the ME forum...all the detailed info you need to know is there.
The basics of it are that we bid for our work pattern, and depending upon seniority, how well you understand the bid system and bid group priority, depends upon what kind of roster you get.
FWIW, my 92 hrs last month consisted of 2 x ULR trips (LAX) and two Europe trips (FRA & GLA).
I had 16 days off, but would definitely not call it commutable. A few more senior guys that I know commute, mostly to the US, as the septics (and their hangers-on) seem to struggle the most with the sandpit
