Maybe they do this so they dont bounce to the Majors as easily? Or it at least throws a small pebble in the road........ if you're at the interview, they want you.
Not a lot of Q3s in my dirty little end of the 11H community. Usually given if you crashed (at fault) or blew up an engine, etc...
When I was a boom (man 😢 tear), Q3s were given quite often.. in all crew positions. I think it was all those GD left over SAC Warriors!