Originally Posted by
TheCosmicFrog
If an airline had multiple A320-series planes, could a pilot with an A320 rating jump into the seat of all four of them as the airline places him?
That's how we operate. Pilot is not rated on A320, he is rated on 320 series - sylabus is based on 320 profile. Before one actually flies the versions, sufficient training is required to cover
all the subtle differencies. Normal recurrent training / checking rules apply thereafter.