NEW : Chesley B . ` ` Sully '' Sullenberger has been a pilot with US Airways since 1980 . ` I 've flown in a lot of planes and that was a phenomenal landing , '' said passenger Fred Berretta said . USAF : Former Air Force fighter pilot has worked with NASA as safety consultant , he says he landed plane twice for passengers before leaving ` ` I ' ve flown in a lot of planes and that was a phenomenal flight , '' passenger said .
NEW : Chesley B . ` ` Sully '' Sullenberger has been a pilot with US Airways since 1980 . USAF : Former Air Force fighter pilot has worked with NASA as safety consultant , he says he landed plane twice for passengers before leaving ` ` I ' ve flown in a lot of planes and that was a phenomenal flight , '' passenger said .