La. R.S. 34:1045

Whenever there exists a necessity for more pilots the board of examiners shall hold examinations, under such rules and regulations, and with such requirements as it may provide, with the governor's approval. No applicant shall be considered by the board unless he submits proper evidence of moral character, is a voter of this state, and complies with all requirements set forth in the board's Pilot Development Program as provided for in Subpart 3 of Part 70 of Title 46, comprised of LAC 46:LXX:6101 et seq. Upon the certification of the board to the governor that the applicant has complied with the provisions of this Part, the governor may, in his discretion, appoint the applicant or applicants to existing vacancies.