5examples why top gun is not a hero

First of all, it is important to say that the protagonist's  name is Maverick and the movie is called Top Gun. 
He might not be considered a hero because he seems to be reckless and narcissistic especially n the air. Moreover, he is not considered the best pilot and he might be older than the rest of the pilots. he does not present team spirit, he is kind of a loner in that area.