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Jeffrey Bruce "Jeff" Skiles (born November 18, 1959) is an airline pilot for American Airlines. On January 15, 2009, he became known globally as first officer of US Airways Flight 1549, when he worked together with captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger to water land the aircraft on the Hudson River after the plane lost both of its engines.
Sep 19, 2018 · There was another man responsible for bringing the passengers of flight 1549 to safety: Sully’s co-pilot, Jeff Skiles. Skiles is the son of two pilots and started flying at the age of 16.
Jan 15, 2022 · Thirteen years after US Airways Flight 1549 landed on the Hudson River instead of in Charlotte, First Officer Jeff Skiles is moving ahead in life, finally training to be a widebody captain.
Jan 7, 2024 · It was 208 seconds from the plane hitting the birds until Sullenberger and First Officer Jeff Skiles maneuvered and landed the plane on the Hudson River.
Jan 21, 2022 · “My future will be with the EAA.” Skiles uses his role in the “Miracle on the Hudson” landing to make speeches on crisis management and overcoming adversity in business at conferences nationwide. He’s represented by Leading Authorities, an agency that specializes in various types of speakers.
Jul 24, 2023 · Summary. On January 15th, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 crash-landed on the Hudson River after hitting a flock of birds during takeoff. The skilled response of Captain Chesley Sullenberger and First Officer Jeffrey Skiles resulted in all 150 passengers and five crew members surviving the crash.
Jan 15, 2019 · After bird strikes knocked out both engines of the Airbus A320, captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and first officer Jeffrey Skiles brought the plane back to earth on the only runway they felt...
