A pilot-in-training shall serve under the supervision of unlimited licensed pilots for at least 2 years after the appointment of the pilot-in-training before being licensed as a limited licensed pilot. Before an eligible pilot-in-training may be licensed as a limited licensed pilot, the pilot-in-training shall: File an application approved by the Board; and Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board by actual observation of demonstrated performance that the pilot-in-training possesses sufficient ability, skill, and experience. In evaluating the ability, skill, and experience of a pilot-in-training, the Board shall consider the following: The recommendation of the Qualification Committee; The recommendation of the supervising licensed pilots; Any license issued to the pilot-in-training by the United States Coast Guard; The training program of the pilot-in-training including but not limited to: The number of trips; Types of vessels; and Pilotage routes in the training program; and Other pertinent factors identified by the Board.