"To pilot the program" means to act as the leader or guide for a project or activity. It refers to being in control, making decisions, and ensuring that everything goes smoothly. Full definition
The eight districts promised to link teacher evaluations to student performance starting with pilot programs in 2014 - 15, and a full launch the following school year. (hechingerreport.org)
Double A, as a partner organization, has pledged to run pilot programs for the standard and has committed all resources in its hand for implementation of the standard. (pefc.org)
This year, I started a collaborative reflection pilot program with a few of my teachers. (insightadvance.com)