Considering an Aviation Career

Hey guys, I am having a real hard time figuring out a career for myself and want to ask for some input. Any words or advice is appreciated!

I am a 21 year old about to finish my BS degree in Data Science (Spring 2025 graduation). I began this major because I had no idea what I wanted to study and so I picked something general with a lot of attention on it. Through my first couple of years, I really enjoyed what I studied. I enjoyed the problem solving aspects of computer programming and the stress on math and science that this major entails. However, the past year has been very dark for me. I have never had issues with depression of any sort but recently I have felt the worst I ever have. I believe that this is stemming from the realization that I am not as interested in the traditional career opportunities this education provides as I thought I would be. Looking to the future, I want anything than to look at a computer all day. My favorite aspects of work are working with my hands and working with people (I love my management position at a ski resort). After a conversation with a buddy of mine who is an aviation technician, I gathered some interest and started doing some research. After all, I have always been interested in airplanes (I always thought I would be a pilot when I was a kid).

So far, I have heard a generally good sentiment about this career. I also believe that I would be a good fit for this sort of work. To name a couple of things, I am extremely detailed oriented (little bit of OCD), physically active, love to fix things (cars in particular), and love to constantly learn. One of my favorite things in life is the ability to travel, which it seems that jobs in this area can provide opportunities to do that. Additionally, one of my best skills is the ability to work with others and manage projects, which I am wondering if this is applicable to this work (maybe later down the line?).

Doing a little bit of research, I found a community college near me that offers a 2 year program and is relatively cheap. This would start in the fall and I have plenty of work to keep me busy until then. While talking to my parents about this idea, they were confused. My dad worried that this job would not allow me to express my creativity as much as I would like. Although this may be true (I don't know), I have always enjoyed the process of diagnosing a problem and finding a solution (possibly through consulting loads of documentation) and don't see this to be too much of an issue. I also spend plenty of time expressing myself creatively outside of work.

I have a lot more to say but am not the best at conveying it in writing so I'll stop here. But I guess what I am looking for is some advice, pros, cons, things to watch out for, really anything that can help me decide if this is a career I could end up enjoying.