Chris,
I agree 100% that QL have problems with maintaining a schedule. F**k, we are/ were the ones that finished late every second day. However, this is due their greed making the schedule so tight that it only works with CAVOK, no ATC delays, no breakdowns, no crewing problems, and might I add no passenger delays. It has nothing to do with the quality of the pilots.
It sounds like you may have had a couple of bad experiences in the 404 days, and I can't comment on that, however I can say that while I was there I thought the standard of training was extremely good, and as has been mentioned, most airlines around the world agree.
HJ, going well, 1st sim check on Sunday night, then finally home. If you're moving up north drop in and say gday.