I'm sure Capt Sullenberger is a great guy and a fine pilot. It was his fortune on that day to be teamed up with the right equipment. The AP system did a fine job for him I am told by those that know about such things.
G.
CRAB - HC is right we are too diverse an industry to get up tight about one aspect. Of course if there were such a thing as an SAR 'rating' or for that matter an 'offshore' rating (and others similar ratings along the lines of professional skills and knowledge) then maybe we could provide more applicable training during the 'pre-hire' or immediate 'post-hire' phase of employment. Then we could address many pertinent issues in an appropriate context.
Just an idea.
G.