Apparently it is the 1st time. Hope it's also the last time. The airline has become to big for Al Baker's one-man-band approach. It seems he doesn't trust his own shadow let alone any other more-than-capable people to help him run his "little airline".
Working hours can be horrific and if your friend wants to average 4 days a month home and the rest of his off days, off-base, then he can apply. However, having a family I don't recommend QR as the ideal company to work for - you'll never see them!!!