Everyone seems to be focusing on the training aspect. While that may play a role, albeit a small one, the focus should be on the pay and QOL issues. Shaw couldn't even call out sick because she couldn't afford a hotel. Most regional pilots are afraid to call out sick anyways. I know I am. I'll admit it. I've flown sick before and I probably will again. It's ridiculous that I am in constant fear of calling in fatigued or sick because regional airlines couldn't care less about you. I've never been so bad where I've put myself and passengers in harms way but I can tell when I'm tired. You miss a couple things on a flow. Miss a radio call. Forget some other things, etc etc. I am not saying to abuse calling out sick or fatigued but those little mistakes add up and in the case of Shaw and Renslow all those mistakes led to the crash. You're a number to the company and you better do your job or else. I know pilots hired with a commercial/multi that I'd trust flying over some pilots I know with 2000+ hours who don't belong in the right seat let alone the left one. That seems to be the exception rather than the rule but it seems congress should be focusing on other things rather than mostly on training.