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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 · Jeff Skiles, the co-pilot of US Airways Flight 1549, helped Captain Sully complete the "Miracle on the Hudson."
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 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 21, 2022 · When people think of the emergency plane landing into the Hudson River known as the “Miracle on the Hudson”, people usually think of Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger — the pilot of US Airways Flight 1549. But Captain Sully didn’t land the plane on the Hudson River in New York City alone.
Jul 24, 2023 · 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 14, 2023 · The incident on Jan. 15, 2009, brought national recognition to Sullenberger, First Officer Jeff Skiles, and three flight attendants as professionals committed to aviation safety. The flight...
Apr 9, 2020 · Jeff Skiles (‘Miracle on the Hudson’ co-pilot to Captain ‘Sully’ Sullenberger) was in Denmark to give a lecture. InsideFlyer caught up with him to ask about the lecture, the famous incident, and his wider career.
Jan 15, 2014 · Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and First Officer Jeff Skiles discuss how life changed for them after their emergency landing on NYC river.
On January 15, 2009, First Officer Jeff Skiles' flying career became defined by an event now known world-wide as the "Miracle of the Hudson." This Wisconsin native has done much more, however, than serve on an airline crew that saved the lives of 150 passengers.
