Hero Plumber Praised for Dubai Flight Rescue, Gets Top Ratings

Yiniv Hayun, who became a national hero after intervening in an attack on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Israel, has garnered widespread attention for his professional ratings as a plumber. Following the dramatic incident where Hayun entered the cockpit, subdued the attacker, and helped stabilize the aircraft, it was revealed that he works as a plumber. The professional rating website 'Midrag' highlighted his exceptional plumbing skills, noting his near-perfect score of 9.93 on their platform.

Midrag capitalized on the viral story by posting a humorous message on social media: "9.9 as a plumber, but 10 in saving flights." This post quickly went viral, adding a unique dimension to the already extraordinary event. The story emphasized the contrast between Hayun's everyday work fixing plumbing issues and his heroic actions aboard the flight.

Hayun was one of four Israelis who acted during the flight's emergency. He recounted how he subdued the attacker and then returned to the cockpit to pull back on the controls to stabilize the plane. When asked how he knew what to do, he jokingly attributed his knowledge to watching the TV show "Air Crash Investigation."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also praised Hayun, sharing a screenshot of his business card from Midrag, which showed his 9.93 rating. Netanyahu recommended Hayun to his followers, calling him a "hero who saved many lives" and stating he "highly recommends" him.

Another passenger on the flight, Assaf Rejwan, who also helped neutralize the attacker, was identified as an insurance agent also rated on Midrag, prompting further lighthearted commentary about the flight's passengers.