(b) Each program manager must employ (either directly or by contract) an adequate number of pilots per program aircraft. Flight crew staffing must be determined based on the following factors, at a minimum:
- (1) Number of program aircraft.
- (2) Program manager flight, duty, and rest time considerations, and in all cases within the limits set forth in §§ 91.1057 through 91.1061.
- (3) Vacations.
- (4) Operational efficiencies.
- (5) Training.
- (6) Single pilot operations, if authorized by deviation under paragraph (d) of this section.