Oh the joys of the Aerospace Industry...
About my junior year in HS, i realized what I wanted to be when i grew up. I wanted to work in mission control for NASA. While I'm now just a bit over 6 years after graduation, and only 4-5 hrs from misson control. I've done quite a bit in the AE field. I've worked on jet fighters, tiltrotors, helicopters, cargo ships and satalite parts. I can do complex math but forget the spelling.

Its really rewarding to see the aircraft you've worked on taxi down the run way and take off for the first time.
Drop me an email or a PM or IM. I'd be more than happy to talk to you about my experiences.
Jennifer