First Officer Jeff Skiles - Miracle on the Hudson

Jeff Skiles started flying at the age of 16, and to date has logged over 21,000 hours. Best known for a few short moments as the First Officer of the "Miracle on the Hudson", Jeff has also served as the Vice-President of the Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations representing over 28,000 pilots in airline safety and security issues. Jeff has also served as the Vice President of Communities and Member Programs for EAA.



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[jameshoran]

Sully was fortunate to have such a capable man in the right seat.

[bigjuliechc]

A wee bit of furfther info about Jeff Skiles, his last flight was on Sunday, 17 November 2024, when he piloted AA87, a Boeing Dreamliner from LHR to ORD. the day after was his 65th Birthday. He spent about 38 years flying!

[sergeantmasson]

155 people survived because of Skiles, Sully, all the crew, and all of the first responders. The real ferry captain played himself in the movie.

[Dodge]

Sully was a team player. He respected Skiles and acknowledged that it was the two of them together that made this a successful emergency landing.

[dr.jackkevorkian]

Wow, Jeff Skiles is not only A Great Pilot but also A Great Speaker.
Very well done sir.

[huntergant]

A very intelligent and funny man. Any pilot would be fortunate to have Jeff skiles as a f/o

[mdb]

Anyone who knows anything about aviation also knows that Jeff is a hero too.

[rosemarymcgrory]

Such a Humble man ..I just hope everyone is listening to him .tell his incredible story ..Jeff is just as much a hero as sully is ..Jeff is incredible pilot and gentleman

[irmajeannava]

Mr. Skiles seems to be a very nice gentlemen and does not seem to want the limelight. I am sure the passengers appreciate him just as much as they do Mr. Sullenberger. Both seem to be fine men and good pilots they both should be commended for keeping this professional demeanor in the face of such bleak circumstances. Hats off to BOTH.

[foxmacnamara]

Sully and Skiles compliment each other. 2 men 1 brain. Good work fellas!!

[henrikarboejensen]

This is maybe the most sympathetic person in the universe. First class.

[chesiel.]

He is my favorite story teller. I really like his sense of humor.

[pswann]

This is the best explanation of the Miracle of the Hudson I've heard. Skiles and Sully are true heroes.

[kingofroam]

I knew Sully at the airlines as we were on a committee together . Also, Jeff flew with me on the 727 as an Engineer and a F/O. It was a pleasure to know them both.

[martymcmannis]

I loved the float plane reference. Thanks Jeff, Sully, and flight attendants. Thanks for doing your job and saving souls.

[abrahamcasanova]

Thank you Captain Skiles for sharing your story. It is pure gold. Every pilot should take the time to listen to it.

[sabbath]

Two very humble unselfish men. Heaven sent! May God continue to bless you both.

[jerichobeach]

I like that he too had a cool head in this emergency. He didn’t panic he did what sully needed he’s been a captain himself.

[Notimprtant]

Both men knew their places. They both had critical roles, and they played them perfectly, despite having never met. This is what happens when you follow protocol.

[jkjs]

What a marvelous description of this heart stopping event. Jeff & Sully are true heroes.