Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. The Pilot Development Program is a
mandatory program administered by the board for all Association selected
applicants wherein each applicant must successfully and satisfactorily perform
such duties, receive training and instruction, meet required standards, pass
examinations and obtain such licensure as determined by the board. The program
will last not less than four calendar years and be comprised of an apprentice
period and a deputy pilot period. Successful completion of the program is
required prior to the board approving the deputy pilot for unrestricted pilot
status.
1. The board shall determine the
number of selected applicants admitted into the Pilot Development Program at
any given time.
B.
Apprentice Period
1. All persons
participating in the Pilot Development Program shall successfully complete the
apprentice portion of the program designed and administered by the board. The
Apprenticeship Period shall last for a period of not less than one calendar
year. This Apprentice Period shall include the following:
a. not less than one year of training and
instruction prior to commissioning, during which time the apprentice shall
accompany state commissioned pilots in the performance of their
duties;
b. advanced qualification
testing;
c. any necessary license
preparation and upgrades; and
d.
any other industry related professional development that may be relevant and
necessary.
C.
Deputy Pilot Period
1. The Deputy Pilot
Period of the Pilot Development Program shall last for a period of not less
than three calendar years. The Deputy Pilot Period shall include the following:
a. movement of vessels of particular types
and sizes and at times under specific conditions set by the board;
b. training and instruction during which the
Deputy Pilot accompanies pilots in the performance of their duties;
c. advanced qualification testing;
d. any necessary license preparation and
upgrades;
e. successful completion
of licensure and education requirements; and
f. any other industry related professional
development that may be relevant and necessary.
D. Time to Complete the Pilot Development
Program
1. The Apprentice Period shall be
successfully completed within a timely period unless the board determines that
exceptional conditions apply such as illness, injury or limited availability of
a necessary resource. Participants who fail to demonstrate satisfactory
progress as determined by the board shall be subject to dismissal from the
Apprenticeship Program.
2. The
Deputy Pilot Period may last up to four years provided the participant is
making acceptable progress as determined by the board.
3. The Deputy Pilot Period may be extended up
to one additional year after the initial four years at the discretion of the
board. If, after the one year extension period, the deputy pilot fails to meet
the criteria and standards set by the board, said deputy pilot shall be
released from the Pilot Development Program and a recommendation will be made
to the governor to have the deputy pilot's state commission revoked.
E. Grounds for Release from the
Pilot Development Program
1. Any program
participant who fails to meet the criteria and standards set by the board shall
be released from the Pilot Development Program and will not be recommended to
the governor for commissioning. If, already commissioned, a recommendation will
be made to have the deputy pilot's state commission revoked.
2. Grounds for release from the Pilot
Development Program include, but are not limited to:
a. failure to complete the requirements of
any period, stage, segment, license upgrades or educational requirements
necessary to progress or complete the program;
b. recklessness and/or display of lack of
judgment;
c. disregard of state
rules, laws, and regulations;
d.
disregard of United States Coast Guard rules and regulations;
e. lack of fitness for the position and
responsibilities of a pilot; and
f.
any violations of standards of conduct as enumerated in
§6307 of the board's rules.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
Promulgated in accordance with
R.S.
34:1041 et
seq.
