Sullenberger has been named the network's aviation and safety expert, where he'll provide analysis on airline, safety and leadership issues for the news division.
"Sully is an American treasure and it is a real thrill to have him on our team at CBS News," chairman Jeff Fager said.
"I am a huge fan of Sully's. He is a remarkable person who has a great ability to turn his significant experience into useful insights."
Sully became an overnight hero when, on Jan. 15, 2009, shortly after taking off a dn striking a flock of birds that knocked out the engines, he guided US Airways Flight 1549 into a safe splashdown in the Hudson River.
The event was dubbed the "Miracle on the Hudson."
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