I have selected the Stratagia stategies; "The Mun Program", "Pilot Focus 2", and "Local Science 3". The bonuses from Pilot Focus 2 say that my pilots will perform at +1 level.
When my rocket is first put onto the launch pad, my Level 1 pilot only becomes Level 2 (thanks to "Pilot Focus 2") when I activate SAS. This is verified by the fact that he is able to perform "Radial In" and "Radial Out" maneuvers.
When I launch, he reverts back to a Level 1 pilot (I can no longer select "Radial In" or "Radial Out", and the Portrait Stats level changes back to Level 1 Pilot).
When I reach orbit, if the pilot performs an EVA and returns to the ship, his level returns to Level 2 when I turn on SAS.
If I time warp to a fast speed while in map view, the pilot's level reverts back to Level 1. If I EVA him again, his level returns to Level 2 when I activate SAS.
I also noticed the same thing with "Scientist Focus 3". As soon as I compress time on the map, my Level 1 Scientist reverts back to Level 1 (losing the extra 2 levels from "Scientist Focus 3"). When I EVA him, he becomes Level 3.
Scientist Focus III is active.
1(+2) level scientist can't reset ExoKerbol Core Drill from DMagic Orbital Science.
message — "A level 3 scientist is required to reset this experiment".
So Focus strategies don't work at EVA, and right after a load of vessel.
https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/131808-13x-strategia-v160-2017-06-11/&do=findComment&comment=3202233
https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php?/topic/131808-13x-strategia-v160-2017-06-11/&do=findComment&comment=3218900
So Focus strategies don't work at EVA, and right after a load of vessel.