LAC 46:LXX.6405. Removal from Duty

A. When any examiner has reason to believe that the conduct or actions of a pilot is creating a dangerous or unsafe condition, the examiner may immediately relieve that pilot from duty, without the necessity of formal notice and hearing, in order to protect the interests of the State of Louisiana. However, at the earliest possible time, the board shall conduct an investigation of the pilot’s conduct, as per these rules, and conduct any necessary hearings in order to protect the due process and equal protection requirements afforded the pilot by the Louisiana and United States Constitutions. B. When any examiner has reason to believe that a pilot is or may be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other stimulant or depressant or is suffering from a medical condition that may affect the pilot’s ability to perform their duties, the examiner shall immediately relieve that pilot from pilotage duty, without the necessity of formal notice and hearing, in order to protect the interests of the State of Louisiana. However, at the earliest possible time, the board shall conduct an investigation of the pilot’s conduct or condition, as per these rules, and conduct any necessary hearings in order to protect the due process and equal protection requirements afforded the pilot by the Louisiana and United States Constitutions.