Originally Posted by
headhunter
+1
I was surprised to learn as a nube to civilian/121 flying a year ago that each airline has its own checklists, call outs, etc. for the same airframe. You'd think the FAA would force standardization just to simplify things for themselves if nothing else.
In some cases the FAA is instrumental in adding items to a particular airlines checklist. A good example is, an airline suddenly has a rash of attempted takeoffs without flaps set, let’s say 8 in one year. The FAA may suggest, if said airline has not already done so, that they add a flaps verification in several areas of the checklist.
Checklist and procedures are changed to reflect each airlines particular culture. An Asian airline does not have the same culture as an American or European airline.