Congratulations! This is tremendous news, especially seeing as all expenses are paid for in-full. Aviation is an expensive field to dive into, whether it be becoming a pilot, aviation technician, or avionics technician. It being paid for in-full will be a huge weight lifted off of your shoulders and will allow you to focus more on training. Aviation is also my passion and always has been ever since I was young. I am currently in school to become an aviation technician. I then have high hopes of becoming a private pilot, and some day an owner, operator, and my very own mechanic.
As a pilot, you will quickly learn to love and trust your mechanics. After all, it is you (as the pilot) and the mechanic's job to safely transport hundreds of passengers. Good luck, Captain Michael.