Must be the ex printers convention around here. Same with me, large format sheet fed though and made the switch to flying in late 20s so not quite the same situation but close. Well worth making the change just make sure you don't go into debt for it....one great thing about the trade is the shift work, meaning you can train and work whilst still earning good money.
I was pretty happy the day i walked out of there knowing that would be the last time i would have to listen to that noise or change a fcuking blanket! Miss the three day week though!
Aviation is not an easy road by any stretch though so talk to as many people as you can, disregard 10% of opinions at the positive and negative extremes and go into it with your eyes open.