Season 4 Episode 9, when talking about the audit, Ted tells Skylar, "It is the captain they want, not some cashier at a carwash."

Season 4 Episode 9, when talking about the audit, Ted tells Skylar, "It is the captain they want, not some cashier at a carwash." This made me think back to the first few episodes when Jessie was still known as Captain Cook and Walt was a part time cashier at a carwash. I don't know if this was intentional or just slipped in subtly. Any opinions?