63000 Triple Zilch
Whilst I am a "LATCC Reject", I feel it is unfair of you to criticise the OJTIs at LACC. I didn't have the best time of it there, and it could be said that my training did not match up to the latest OJTI training manual. However, I do not feel that I was chopped for the sake of it, or that my mentors could not be bothered. My opinion is that the OJTIs at LACC (and LTCC) are being given too much of a training burden to carry, and that if that burden was reduced, then they would be able to provide the training that is required.
Your comments are ill placed. The responsibility lies with those making the plans, not with the OJTIs. When I left West Drayton, I discovered that the planned date for my validation was two months before my training started! OJTIs were (I cannot comment on the current situation, although I hear it has improved) not totally responsible for the chop rate at that time. I have said that if fewer trainees were sent to LACC and LTCC, reducing the training burden on those units, then there is a good chance that we would see an increased validation rate.
As you can see from my profile, I am now a valid Manchester ATCO, the reason I've validated up north is not due to lower traffic levels, anyone with access to the NATS intranet will know that. I honestly believe that it is as a result of the reduced training burden at this unit allowing OJTIs to give trainees the amount of time they need and DESERVE to get valid.
I shall now duck my head and await the incoming comments from "Down South"
Respectfully yours
DTHP