Originally Posted by
Lite
I completely agree. There seems to be a perception that snapshots are handed out like confetti. When I did my new entrant course at BA, they weren't called snapshots, they were "points". There was the little ditty that "At Cranebank, points don't make prizes" and you were left with a very clear impression of what infractions would get you points. Essentially, they're the things you'd be picked up on when out flying. They aren't a surprise to the delegate on the training course. To achieve four (with at least one of those for something safety related) makes me wonder whether this is someone I'd like looking after me or working alongside me. Simply put, had she got through, I have no doubt in my mind about some of the comments that would have been posted on here about standards, Mixed Fleet etc.
We only get a brief glimpse to make for "dramatic" television, but I was instantly unimpressed when I saw the behaviour in the mock up. I was about her age when I started flying and wouldn't have dreamed of acting like that, not least in an assessment.
From what I understand they still get points and they add up to make snapshots. So you can get a snapshot by collecting points but also directly receive one for more serious infringements.
My personal opinion is that this system adds pressure on the candidates especially now that it has been extended to include safety training and all the exams.
However as you say, we only saw a small amount of the course and we are not aware of the full story of Jodie's and Patrick's training, we have just seen the bits that the BBC chose, 2 hours so far, out of a total of over 200 filmed.