How does an operator's standardization program interact with individual type ratings?

• A. It has no impact on currency requirements.
• B. Standardization ensures consistent procedures across crews; each pilot maintains their own type rating endorsement and currency.
• C. Standardization replaces individual endorsements with crew-based currency.
• D. It eliminates the need for a knowledge test.

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that operator standardization programs harmonize how a type is operated across crews, but they do not transfer or replace individual endorsements or currency. Each pilot keeps their own type rating endorsement tied to themselves, and their currency for that type remains personal. The operator provides standardized training, uniform procedures, and recurrent sessions to support everyone staying current, but this does not create crew-based currency or remove the need for the individual to maintain and renew their own endorsement and knowledge qualifications.