The biggest problem with these blow in Mac Donalds managers is that they don't fully understand the Flight Crew's job. They think that it's a case of flying from point A to point B. Unlike other industries it's the individual effort between point A and point B that makes ALL the difference.
People think it's a case of turning the autopilot on and sitting back and monitoring with the use of a set of procedures written in a company manual. This works very well in the fast food industry and not so well in the aviation industry.
Believe it or not every minute, every litre of fuel translates into millions and millions of dollars. Blindsighted by the KPI BonUs wheel they fail to realize engaged pilots create money that doesn't exist.
Senator X needs to have a close look at this system and the background and qualifications of every person that holds a 'management' position in an airline. Afterall this ain't Mac Donalds.