He has also been given a spot on US Airways's flight operations safety management team.

Sullenberger, 58, had taken a break from flying to write an autobiography and required catch-up training before he could get back in the cockpit.

Despite being the nation's most celebrated and trusted pilot, Sullenberger had to go back to ground school, take some new simulator training and fly with a captain from the training department.

"The months since January 15 have been very full, and my family and I have had some unforgettable experiences," Sullenberger said in a statement.

"However, I have missed working with my colleagues at US Airways and I am eager to get back in the cockpit with my fellow pilots in the months ahead."

"Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters," Sullenberger's engaging account of his life and the crash - in which his calm Gary Cooper-esque personality shines - comes out in October.

"We welcome Capt. Sullenberger back to work and

. . . are proud to have him flying with us again,” said airline CEO Doug Parker.

BY Helen Kennedy
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER

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my fav part of the story is still his overdue library book.....how he called them about it......and then the incredible topic of the book he had out (ethics) (bad summary but people who don't know can look it up)

One awesome man