I had a few laughs watching Cohen in this most recent hearing. Dodging questions, not knowing stuff, etc.
This guy is scared, I can assure you. They (RAA airlines) have run down to the cheapest possible way to operate while still obeying the letter of the law (in most cases). This recent crash has opened the door of scrutiny to just how thin and cheap everything is being done - whipsaws, outsourcing of jobs. Its not small airport regional hopping anymore, its a cheap way to replace your more expensive experienced pilots. He's afraid. The way he stumbles over himself and clears his throat left and right - this is the way someone acts when he is nervous and feels overpowered.