Yep.
I'm not saying the money isn't a consideration but if I'm brutally honest I'm really just looking forward to move on and take on a bit more responsibilty. I probably would do without the money. But don't tell them please ;-)
And I guess you are right when you say as the SCCM you set the mood for the day...
I never had any problems with any pilots anyway. I think we are a good base like that...I think we all think as a team. The pilots get the respect they deserve, and so do we. Lot's of pilots come out and give as a hand during the turn around, collecting rubbish, emptying toilet bin, make us a cup of tea for a change and so on.
It might help that we all take the mickey out of each other ;-)