Captain Chesley Sullenberger III
A decorated captain with US Airways, and fellow Californian, went on board with Pacific Southwest Airlines, which was later bought by USAir in the 1980s. He has worked for US Airways since 1980.
First Officer Jeffrey Skiles
A Wisconsin pilot, Charlotte-based, who was also an active force in saving Cactus 1549. He got on board with USAir in 1986.
Through crew resource management, and excellent training, both valiantly saved the lives of the passengers on board, as well as the potential loss of life and property on the ground by opting for a water landing. These two gentlemen, who through circumstance and coincidence, have been recognized worldwide by the general public, and by Aviation, as two pilots acting as one crew with one mission: to safely preserve the lives of the passengers, and to safely land the aircraft for their safe evacuation.
The flight attendants of the flight also deserve recognition.
Flight Attendant Sheila Dail
A flight attendant who got on board with Piedmont Airlines in 1980, has continued to fly for US Airways.
Flight Attendant Doreen Welsh
A flight attendant who got on board with Allegheny Airlines (the original predecessor to USAir) in 1970, and the most senior member of this flight crew.
Flight Attendant Donna Dent
A flight attendant who got on board with Piedmont Airlines in 1982, and has more than 26 years of experience and service for the airline.
All five members of this crew valiantly served and worked in the face of adversity. And all five deserve recognition for their actions.
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