Redsnail. Once again. I appreciate the input. Food for thought. Everything you raise is valid; of course and completely possible.
I find myself realising how 'glass half full' I am on the subject of my age and family position; and with the right employer can see how these would be huge benefits rather than negatives.
The notion that a young single FO wouldn't be as inflexible as you suggest an older family FO would be is not a belief I'd say I share. I'm also a terms and conditions man rather than the glossy brochure.
Superflanker. Totally agree. I suspect the majority of this type of work is via networking over pilot school sausage factories?