Who is Maggot from Flight of the Intruder and what is their importance?

Maggot is a plane captain. He main job is to make sure the aircraft are in good physical shape. Whe Jake learns that Maggot's father has health problems, he tells him how to get in touch with his father from the ship. Later, Maggot is almost killed on the job, and Jake visits him in sick bay. Maggot's character is representative of the young crew members who look up to Jake.