When I was 14, I made a deal with TML Aircraft at Cherry Ridge Airport in Pennsylvania. The deal was that I would be compensated the equivalent of Minimum Wage, in terms of aircraft rental and instructor time. I did everything from helping the mechanics and learning about aircraft, to burning trash. I count it as one of the best experiences I've had in Aviation. I learned about flying and the mechanics of aircraft, and I made a few valuable connections - not to mention my first few hours of Dual Received.