Base is YIP, you can show there at 0001z on your first day or they will airline you from home (in the 48) to departure airport-typically JFK>EWR or LAX, though you will more than likely fly on your day off. 17 days on, 13 off/month most are all in a row. Some months ar good some aren't, 80 is definately not typical. Count on 60. MX isn't the best or the worst, I don't feel unsafe and won't go if I do. New cp is good and I think wil back crews on these kinds of issues. Can go fo if you have the experience. Rumors of hiring in 07-we will lose people to recalls, Fed Ex, etc.
Good Luck