Originally Posted by
schmookeeg
Perhaps what I'm after is a "predictable" schedule that is appx 50% time without filling the other 50% with busywork.
Most majors and many regionals can provide that. It takes a little seniority though, so there's some dues paying to get there. As quickly as a few months or a year or three unless you get into a really senior base.
That's normally working 3-4 days/week. If you wanted two week on/two weeks off, most majors can provide that and a few regionals, but it will take more seniority.
Might need to take a longer-term view. There are very few great deals in life where just anybody can walk right into it... otherwise everyone would.