Smit Machchhar, the Indian Flydubai pilot at the centre of the FZ1073 cockpit incident, has received praise from leaders and passengers after the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia. The captain was injured during the incident but reportedly helped open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and other pilots to intervene. Machchhar has nearly 9,750 flying hours and previously spent about 11 years with SpiceJet.   Who is Smit Machch