ISSN: 2782-893X
eISSN: 2799-0664
ISSN: 2782- 893X
— The psychological well-being of pilots is paramount for ensuring aviation safety, as mental health issues can significantly impact their ability to perform safety-sensitive duties. This study focuses on developing and validating the WCCATC Anxiety & Generalized Emotional Monitoring and Balancing (WCCATC-AGEMB) Assessment Tool, designed to assess the mental and emotional state of student pilots at WCC Aeronautical and Technological College (WCCATC) Binalonan. The assessment tool, consisting of 18 self-assessment items, was derived from the NHS Self-Assessment from England and adapted to the specific needs and cultural context of the respondents. It incorporates three subscales: Current Mood Assessment, Ominous/Worrying Aspect/Assessment, and Scale for Assessment. These subscales collectively evaluate the student pilots’ emotional experiences, identify potential stressors, and quantify the severity of distress. The tool’s reliability was rigorously tested using Cronbach’s Alpha, yielding an excellent internal consistency score of 0.929 for the 16 indicators of depression and anxiety. This high reliability indicates that the assessment tool is a consistent and trustworthy instrument for evaluating the emotional well-being of student pilots. The WCCATC-AGEMB Assessment Tool, validated by mental health experts and demonstrating strong reliability, provides a comprehensive framework for assessing the psychological readiness of student pilots for flight training. By identifying potential mental health concerns early on, this tool enables timely interventions and support mechanisms, ensuring the well-being and safety of both the pilots and the aviation industry. Keywords — Psychological state; Psychological assessment; Assessment tool; Student-pilots; Reliability Pilot mental health, psychological assessment, aviation safety, emotional well-being, stress management