Was never remotely interested in engineering (have trouble replenishing engine oil and windscreen fluid on the car!)... just wanted to fly.
Grandfather was a gun fitter on ships, whilst my father was an RAF engine technician for the first 5 years of his service and a pilot for the final 38... reckon my family's done its time as engineers.
Main aim was to join the RAF. Eyesight wasn't good enough for pilot, navigator, air traffic or fighter control. Engineer was the next on the list to get to work near aeroplanes. As a result, went to University, got engineering degree and joined RAF. Don't regret being a fast jet sqn engineer in my 20s - very rewarding job. Good job I accumulated civilian flying experience in the background though...
Finally had a breakthrough on the eyesight front 6 months ago... told the RAF I'm leaving next April after 18-and-a-half years... commercial aviation here I come!
Even in pilotland, I still find the technical subjects the hardest!