What Is It Like Being An Aircraft Mechanic?

That's a bit of a complex question. If you want lots of pay with benefits, then work in an airline. But if you want fulfillment, work for an FBO at a small airport. Like any job, it has its ups and downs. If the roar of a radial engine, such as was heard in any number of WW2 movies, thrills you, then go north, youngster, where the working aircraft exist. But, it is hot, dirty, greasy, and if you're not careful, deadly. It can be exciting, however.  But if you accept those, it can be exciting and on top of it, you even get paid to do it, if you love it, like I do.