We have a way of chewing up our heroes with effusive mayoral proclamations, Letterman appearances, State of the Union speeches and boatloads of swag until they’re finally fleeced for all they’re worth by sycophants and hangers on.

That said, ABC News aviation consultant John Nance is looking like he’s lost a step or two and should probably think about making the way for someone with a little more cred:

After hero Capt. Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger III turned the Hudson from a river into a runway, his co-pilot beamed.

“No one has ever pulled this off,” Jeff Skiles said as they floated in a rescue boat, according to passenger Billy Campbell, 49. “You’ve done something amazing!”

Sullenberger did not seem all that impressed, Campbell told The Post.

But when Campbell thanked the pilot for saving their lives, he did say, “You’re welcome.”

Such humility is not surprising to friends and colleagues of the US Airways pilot.

NTSB board member Kitty Higgins said Thursday’s feat “has to go down the most successful ditching in aviation history.” But to Sullenberger and his brother pilots, it’s just another day’s work.