Royboy this is so you get an early introduction into how "integrated" all the systems and sections are in EI. If you find the application process frustrating, wait until you get in here and try and request a day off!!!!
Superpilot (humble aren`t we?!!) No you dont do tours. IT`s there and back(twice), then come in the next 4 days and do it all again. There are of course single trips rome, dubrovnik,madrid etc. Shorter trips such as AMS and CDG are normally paired with another trip of same length or less. Overnights available in LHR and you might occasionally be required to go Cork or Gatwick for up to 4 nights.