Aaron's passion for flight started as a child with his building of model airplanes and rockets. After high school he became a member of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and worked as a mechanic by serviced planes on an aircraft carrier. After his honorable discharge, he received his degree in Aerospace Technology and started his career as an Aeronautical Engineer. As an expert of navigation systems, he has assisted such companies as Litton Aero Products, Northwest Airlines, and Grumman Aerospace Corporation.