Full Interview With Tammie Jo Shults

Captain Tammie Jo Shults, who safely landed Southwest Airlines Flight 1380, tells CBS 11's Brooke Katz what those harrowing minutes were like with dozens of lives in her hands.

[@brianoconnor6337]

America's great because of people like Tammy Jo

[@bahardin3992]

@fuglyucker &_Brian too : America is great because of Trump as President.. or, or America is crap because of Trump as President...!! Take your pick..

[@BreaMichelle3]

Bahar Din settle down Din Din

[@ninaballerina2807]

@@BreaMichelle3 Value for someone's life is not something you'll ever learn which is why you will never be rid of the indelible blood-guilt come upon you.

[@youreale]

This interview worth every minute.

[@112doc]

Still seeing this discrimination today. Female captain recently won a discrimination lawsuit in Federal Court against Delta, was initially retaliated against her for reporting safety concerns. Federal judge was particularly harsh in the ruling against Delta. The Captain was also in graduate school earning her PhD in aviation safety.

[@ThatWasLoud]

Link?

[@Dstew57A]

What an awesome human being....inspirational..thank you Tammy Jo.

[@Julia-zl2tu]

This is a story of hope, inspiration and truly believing that you can do anything you put your mind to. I couldn't take my eyes off of this interview for a second. Thank you Captain Tammie Jo Shults.

[@atidrip6270]

She wrote a whole book called “Nerves of Steel.” Great book. #SouthwestLuv

[@moi01887]

If you like this interview, read her book... it's fantastic.

[@OMG_No_Way]

100% agree.

[@berlinetta____2680]

Absolutely agree. I just finished reading and I feel inspired and in awe (though she is incredibly humble), and I appreciate her message of resilience.

[@innerintelmarylroberts7432]

Had to pause the vid to say..this woman’s clarity and inner beauty shows God is within her🌹 Thank you God for such a beautiful creation...and may your love bring her overwhelming joy in due season.

[@vp4822]

well said!

[@foobarmaximus3506]

What is a "due season"? Words without meaning.

[@pawelgburzynski8023]

Captain Tammy Jo Shults, you are a wonderful woman and a terrific human being. Thank you.

[@liammorris6354]

Two years since, 1380's faith filled landing, and Capt Shults' interview, it's ALL still relevant.

[@r2b2.]

Such an amazing humble woman.

[@chicenburger]

Thats what real feminism looks like. A real woman of faith.

[@jrh4lo]

This lady is a BOSS!!!

[@Jupe367]

I wonder if those navy officers who treated her unfairly feel about her now.

[@thesneakyzephyr4531]

I bet every last one of them feel really stupid now!

[@mrkv4k]

@@thesneakyzephyr4531 They are probably dead.

[@berlinetta____2680]

They would probably argue that a female in the cockpit caused the fan blade to break : (

[@est9949]

@Mike H can't handle the truth?

[@sonquatsch8585]

@Mike H what an ASSinine comment.

[@southerncross86]

Great woman and professional, she managed to become fighter pilot , not just a pilot, omg!

[@gregroberts6201]

YOU HAD AN ENG. FAILURE FOLLOWED BY EXPLOSIVE DECOMPRESSION SINGLE ENG LANDING PROUD OF YOU CAPT. GREG ROBERTS BAHAMAS RETIRED 727 737 747

[@Dg-zj6jo]

THE BEST OF THE BEST SIR

[@TruthQuest1]

What an absolutely lovely lady, and so inspiring.

[@cmichaelhoover8432]

Tammie Jo is on my very short list of real Heroes. right up there with Captain Al Haynes.

[@aaronseet2738]

She basically exercises Arnold Schwarzenegger's life philosophy: You want to achieve something, then work hard towards it; don't let anybody drag you down.

[@Valerioraschiamare]

I could listen to her for hours.

[@irishflyer6377]

Well done for showing the strength and courage to push against all the barriers and bullies along the way. You have helped both female aviators and all others who want to pursue careers they love irrespective of what the bullies think. Keep getting your story out there to inspire another generation.

[@karencortez1762]

Life can be unfair, but it’s how you deal with it… amazing woman.

[@lawsonhollenbaugh3626]

GOD BLESS YOU TAMMIE JO, YOU ARE A HERO, A COMPETINT PILOT,

[@Channel4029]

i would be proud to ride as her passenger anytime.

[@mycatsnameiskaren8253]

My next stop is buying her book. What an interview. I sent it to my 13 year old daughter who is getting ready to start high school in the fall. She may not appreciate this wisdom right now but I want her to see what a woman of greatness has to say. ❤ from Pensacola.

[@johnlng6680]

Well Done, Captain!

[@Swift016]

The intense, intense irony is that none of the fragile manbabies who put this woman down throughout her life have even half the balls that she does. The fact that she has so much humility in the face of having to put up with constant misogyny just makes their actions even more disgusting.

[@greyjay9202]

My God, what an impressive woman. Gracious, thoughtful, clear, composed, accomplished, humble, and strong as spring steel.

[@lodovico411]

Very classy woman. She is incredibly beautiful inside and out. Humble was the best word used to describe this woman.

[@werquantum]

Tammy Jo for President! Class through and through.

[@kknig7874]

Gosh, I would of love to met her back in her military's day.

[@helenwalker716]

What a wonderful person with excellent parents.

[@stevemcilroy9518]

If this lady was any more cool, she would freeze over.

[@aeroengguy448]

Tammie Jo - Marine A-6 NFO here - Hand Salute!

[@foobarmaximus3506]

What is an NFO?

[@aeroengguy448]

Naval Flight Officer - the weapons system officer. Like Goose

[@jar8459]

Thank you for your service ,the right people in the right place at the right time .Never give up Never surrender Miss you are an inspiration for people.

[@Smooththatsme]

The world needs more women like Tammie Jo in it

[@rafaqathussain5374]

This mighty heart woman is nothing but inspiration for millions.

[@anthonybarbee3001]

Amazing person!

[@Mizzlenum]

great interview and wow impressive person.

[@joelt00b]

So awesome. Lead by example. Makes me have faith

[@rotorportor3119]

Tammie, You are wonderful, warrior girl...

[@ProudJewishQueen1979]

Amazing woman!

[@cazsmith2358]

Remarkable woman and yet so humble. Inspiring stuff. ❤

[@gregroberts6201]

GREAT JOB PROUD OF YOU & CREW CAPT. GREG ROBERTS BAHAMAS

[@arcticmorning]

fascinating and gripping

[@felixarrieche216]

Women like this makes this country, or any country for that matter “ GRATE”

[@taintedlove202]

She’s a Rockstar! 🌟

[@_asantesana_squashbanana_]

You did everything humanly possible.

[@angelasaldarriaga8036]

Beautiful, smart and brave 👏😘

[@victorpark]

Where’s the movie ???

[@kymberlipomerants5520]

That was her job to stay calm, she was a professional. Just like a Dr. during surgery

[@skeleguns10oooooo10]

I noticed something, all of the Pilots involved in famous emergency landings were Seasoned veterans

[@fiddlyphuk6414]

Absolutely fantastic woman. Such an inspiration in every regard. Her intelligence, her faith and her dedication. She went into aviation in a male dominated world with much working against her and she turned it all into a positive for herself and her career. Things have changed both with the military and the airlines now given their focus on gender, racial diversity and equality. The path has been made much less restrictive for women and people of color. I saw it when I flew for the airlines in how they would focus harder on getting those people through their training. Some male pilots, because of the macho thing, can have a tendency to take unnecessary and potentially dangerous risks. The women pilots I flew with never had that problem- they were always by the book. There were a few women pilots that bragged and looked at themselves as being a hero to all women because they had become airline pilots. Those were the ones that disgusted me. Airline unions also have their special groups dedicated solely to women pilots and pilots of color. To me that's divisive, unnecessary and contradicts the entire concept of equality.

[@GeeBee909]

Way to hang in there. There are fools in every line of work. Don't let them stop. The fear is in THEM

[@shunnaflowers3664]

Thank God she is a praying woman ❤️

[@sonquatsch8585]

a CLASS ACT!!

[@falconeaterf15]

The good news......we are going to land. The bad news .........it’s Philly. Hehehe.......kidding !

[@joesuplicky3297]

This is a God fearing Amazing woman i love her awesome attitude ❤ shes Awesome 👍 God Bless her in Jesus name Amen 🙏

[@foobarmaximus3506]

Go navy! US naval aviation is - and always has been - a leader in innovation and encouraging ALL people to be their best. Yes sir. Great story.

[@NNNN-nh9sl]

She was a lil too calm o_O

[@fartzerelli1385]

Johnny Cash said it too, get rhythm...when you get the blues.

[@janetpartyka6600]

My brother had a successful business, trusted and hired women and that was back in the day when women were turned down for positions on a regular basis with no explanation.

[@jimijackson]

Zoom in...zoom out...zoom in...zoom out.

[@Ustp27]

Some men are just so small.

[@Dg-zj6jo]

amazing lady top gun x

[@LinYouToo]

Interesting that her first officer was flying the plane that day and she continued to have him fly while she communicated with air traffic control. This is in direct contrast to Sully, Who took back control from Jeff Skiles who was the pilot in charge that day.

[@Coloradoautodirect]

What is your point?

[@LinYouToo]

54fast b in both cases the first officers were “piloting” the planes. Right seat. Not the pilots themselves in the left seat. In her case, she continued to have her first officer fly the plane while she handled radio communications. With Sully, he said “my plane” and took over as both pilot and communicating with ATC. My point is I wonder why she didn’t do the same thing or why sully didn’t let Jeff continue to fly? Also, it’s clear that although everyone is a hero, it seem only she and sully got book deals. Just my thoughts 💭.

[@ReineDeLaSeine14]

What matters is she and FO Ellisor got the rest of the people on the ground alive and with few injuries. There were some parts of the flight that she flew...he didn’t fly the entire time.

[@LinYouToo]

@@ReineDeLaSeine14 Indeed, that is the big picture for sure. It is strange though, that in both cases the first officers, who played critical roles, are not at the forefront of the media attention.

[@Snookynibbles]

LinYouToo, There were justifications in each of these instances. Both pilots in SWA 1380 had deep experience with the plane. Not sure if policy required the left seat to land the plane, but Tammy Jo did, and she of course continues to affirm the team effort involved. With US Air 1549, it was different. That flight was first officer Skyles (a very experienced 737 pilot), very first flight with passengers in the Airbus though both pilots had equal time in commercial jets. Because of this, Sullenberger took control after the bird strikes for obvious reasons...he had the deep experience with the Airbus, not Skyles.

[@geraldstewart2556]

Anybody else here because of MrBallen?

[@neillp3827]

Mt ballling?

[@chrisgregg3954]

And she's a believer. My God this is great!!

[@55jplock]

An abundance of Godly Wisdom from a fine young lady!

[@GoshGus]

She's a full grown, 59 year old woman.Ma'am to you.

[@marymenone5096]

Inn and. Mm

[@chrisgregg3954]

I love this woman. I'm the most anti feminist person in the world but this lady is my hero.

[@cabc74]

I have so much respect for the professionalism of this woman but I cannot stand her attributing the outcome to a divine power. It was her professionalism, not God. Credit where credit is due!

[@Venkat2811]

Yes but for her, looks like her strength is deeply rooted with God & Family. I was also surprised initially, but when she explained the struggles she had gone through to earn her wing in the Navy, it makes sense

[@kcindc5539]

cabc74 I see her faith not so much as relinquishing control, responsibility, or credit over to God, but rather her faith created in her the innate strength, stability, focus, and total confidence in her own abilities that permeates every aspect of who she is. I think she’s beyond remarkable; she’s an inspiration.

[@BrigidSamhain]

she's solid but dang it couldn't someone do her makeup better?

[@carlwilliams6977]

You're right... She's solid, and your petty as hell! You should be ashamed of yourself!

[@BrigidSamhain]

@@carlwilliams6977 not 0etty at all. You need to be a woman to understand.

[@carlwilliams6977]

@@BrigidSamhain This woman has persevered to help shatter a glass ceiling, and dispel myths that women are too emotional, and don't perform well under pressure, and YOUR'E worried about her makeup? The fact that both you, and she, THINK she NEEDS to be made up, demonstrates another glass ceiling that should be shattered.

[@BrigidSamhain]

@@carlwilliams6977 You misconstrue my meaning. I agree she is an icon, great example for women. I am fighting against blatant systemic misogyny right now if you only knew. One fact here, and listen carefully, certain complexions do not suit heavy foundation. She deserves better. Is wishing a great icon for women's rights better quality beauty care such a bad thing? Would you really deprive people of their right to make an observation meant only to improve the situation? If you cannot grasp my meaning I apologize. I have failed to convey in concise wording my true meaning. She is an American Icon . She is in the public eye. She deserves better. That's all. Nothing more.

[@carlwilliams6977]

@@BrigidSamhain okay Brigid, if that's where you're coming from I apologize. In the scope of things, your comment simply seemed very shallow. I myself resisted the temptation to comment on her relience on scripture, and my disappointment that she said she was thinking about meeting her maker immediately after the explosion. In fact, she seems like a pretty competent aviator, so I question that's actually the way it went down (no pun intended😊). I would hope she would reserve those thoughts for when she had done all she could do, and was spiraling into the ground! After all.. the good Lord helps those who help themselves right? Anyway I digress! Perhaps we can discuss the multi-billion dollar fashion and cosmetic industry that relies on misogyny (sometimes self-inflicted) in another thread. Peace!