Where is Jeff Skiles now?

Where is Jeff Skiles now?

In addition to his speeches, Skiles also writes a monthly column for Sport Aviation magazine and has done so since 2011. But Jeff Skiles’ “retirement” from flying didn’t last long. He left the EAA and now flies international flights for American Airlines.

Did Jeff Skiles become a captain?

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.

How old is Jeff Skiles?

62 years (November 18, 1959)Jeffrey Skiles / Age

Is Chesley Sullenberger married?

Lorrie SullenbergerChesley Sullenberger / Spouse (m. 1989)

How much does Sully charge to speak?

Sully is eloquent, well-known, and comes with a $50,000 fee plus first-class expenses for two. Before his ordeal he was an unknown pilot. Now he’s a hero (deservedly so) and on the speaking circuit.

Did the passengers on Flight 1549 get compensation?

Each passenger later received a letter of apology, $5,000 in compensation for lost baggage (and $5,000 more if they could demonstrate larger losses), and refund of their ticket price. In May 2009, they received any belongings that had been recovered.

Who is Jeff Skiles?

Jeff Skiles has many dimensions as a speaker, writer, safety consultant, and lifelong pilot. Making his home in Madison, Wisconsin Jeff is currently employed as a pilot with American Airlines. In the past he was the Vice President of Communities and Member Programs for EAA, a 200,000 member recreational pilot organization.

How did Mark Skiles become a pilot?

Both of Skiles’ parents were pilots during his childhood, and he became a pilot himself when he was just sixteen years old. He first worked flying cargo airplanes, and then worked for Midstate Airlines from 1983 to 1986. At the time of the emergency landing he had been with US Airways for 23 years.

How many flight hours did Jeffrey Skiles have in his career?

At the time, he had logged 19,663 total flight hours, including 4,765 in an A320; he was also a glider pilot and expert on aviation safety. First officer Jeffrey B. Skiles, 49, had accrued 15,643 career flight hours, but this was his first Airbus A320 assignment since qualifying to fly it.

How much does Jeff Skiles make per speech?

At The Workplace: Jeff Skiles Posing in the cockpit of a 1958 DC7 on 17 November 2011 in Miami, Florida (Photo: allthatsinteresting.com) Currently, Jeff has been giving speeches on different platforms based on his roles on Miracle on the Hudson, making anywhere from $10K to $20for each speech.