PATTS COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS

Lombos St, San Isidro, Parañaque, 1700 Metro Manila

BS Aircraft Maintenance Technology

PATTS College Of Aeronautics

Lombos St, San Isidro, Parañaque, 1700 Metro Manila
BS Aircraft Maintenance Technology
To the Respondents,

We, the researchers are currently 4th year BS Aircraft Maintenance Technology Students,
currently studying at PATTS College of Aeronautics and are conducting a study about “THE
MENTAL IMPACT OF THE PANDEMIC TO FILIPINO AIRCRAFT MECHANICS’’.

This form will serve as permission to have your cooperation in conducting our research. Your
compliance will be a great help for us, the researchers, and its beneficiaries. If it is not too
much to ask, kindly answer the following questions based on what you have experienced. All
of the answers given by our respondents will be strictly confidential and for research purposes
only.
Sincerely yours,
THE RESEARCHERS
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SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE MENTAL IMPACT OF THE PANDEMIC ON FILIPINO
AIRCRAFT MECHANICS

I. RESPONDENT’S PROFILE
INSTRUCTIONS: Fill in the blanks of the appropriate and relevant information
about yourself. Please mark an ( X ) on the items that apply to you.

Name:______________________________________________________

Age:____

Gender: Male ( ) Female ( )

Position:____________________________________________________

Work Location: Local ( ) Abroad ( ) Please Specify:____________

Years of Service as an Aircraft Mechanic/Technician:

( ) 0-5 ( ) 6-10 ( ) 11-20 ( ) More than 20 Years

Employment Status: Regular ( ) On Call ( )

Contractual ( ) Laid-off ( )
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Lombos St, San Isidro, Parañaque, 1700 Metro Manila
BS Aircraft Maintenance Technology

I. RESPONDENT’S PERCEPTION
This evaluation aims to obtain information about the mental effects of the
pandemic on aircraft maintenance personnel. Your answers will grant the
researchers your point of view on the current pandemic.

INSTRUCTIONS: Put a check ( ✓ ) on the corresponding columns provided in the

following. Please provide precise information about how likely you are to receive certain
benefits that are mentioned below. Refer to the Ratings below:

1-Improbable 3-Likely
2-Unlikely 4-Most Likely
RATING

2 BENEFITS 1 2 3 4
2.1 COMPANY BENEFITS
The respondent was given accommodation or housing
2.1.1 by the company
Free/Discounted Air Fare was given to the respondents
2.1.2 in exchange for their service to the company
The respondent was granted free healthcare in order to
2.1.3 stay healthy.
A yearly salary increase was given to recognize the
2.1.4 hard work shown by the respondent.
The company gives away free scholarships to the
2.1.5 respondent's offspring.

2.2 PERSONAL INCENTIVES

2.2.1 The respondent can avail a health card
2.2.2 The respondent can pay monthly SSS contribution
2.2.3 The respondent can pay monthly Pag ibig contribution
2.2.4 The respondent can pay monthly PhilHealth contribution
2.2.5 The respondent can avail and pay for existing loans

INSTRUCTIONS: Put a check ( ✓ ) on the corresponding columns provided in the following.

Please provide precise information about your experience. Refer to the Ratings below:
1-Strongly Disagree 3-Agree
2-Disagree 4-Strongly Agree
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Lombos St, San Isidro, Parañaque, 1700 Metro Manila
BS Aircraft Maintenance Technology

RATING
3 CURRENT STATUS 1 2 3 4

3.1 MENTAL HEALTH

3.1.1 Coping up with the ongoing pandemic has been hard
3.1.2 The respondent has depressing thoughts due to job loss
The respondent focuses on hobbies and interests to lose
3.1.3 attention to the current jobless situation
Due to stress, engaging in arguments with family and friends
3.1.4 is occurring more than usual.
3.1.5 Having deep thoughts is a common occurrence
Work affected the respondent's relationship with his/her
3.1.6 family
3.1.7 The respondent felt stressed out more than usual.
3.1.8 The following mental illnesses have been a normal occurrence
a. Anxiety
b. Depression

c. Insomnia

d. Eating Disorder

INSTRUCTIONS: Put a check ( ✓ ) on the corresponding columns provided in the following.

Please provide precise information about your experience. Refer to the Ratings below:
1-Dissatisfied 3-Satisfied
2-Unhappy 4-Extremely Satisfied
RATING
1 2 3 4
3.1.9 The following has been the cause of inevitable stress
a. Existing loans
b. House bills

c. Miscellaneous payments
3.1.10 Having trouble paying bills is a cause of the respondent's
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Lombos St, San Isidro, Parañaque, 1700 Metro Manila
BS Aircraft Maintenance Technology

stress
Due to mental health issues, career change has been an
3.1.11 option for the respondent.
The feeling of disengagement happens when work at home
3.1.12 is experienced by the respondent.
Working with a small amount of workforce can cause stress
3.1.13 to the respondent.
The additional tasks and works are making the respondent
3.1.14 more anxious/stressed
3.1.15 Job retention caused less stress to the respondent
Having thoughts of a lower salary causes stress to the
3.1.16 respondent.
Working during the pandemic will render the respondent
3.1.17 susceptible to the COVID-19 virus causing anxiety.
The following personal protective equipment used in
3.1.18 battling Covid 19 has caused discomfort while doing work
a. Face shield
b. Face mask

c. Gloves

d. Goggles

e. Protective suit

INSTRUCTIONS: Put a check ( ✓ ) on the corresponding columns provided in the following.

Please provide precise information about your experience. Refer to the Ratings below:
1-Dissatisfied 3-Satisfied
2-Unhappy 4-Extremely Satisfied

RATING

1 2 3 4
The following health protocols caused stress and made
3.1.19 my work more difficult
a. Wearing PPE or Personal Protective Equipment
b. Manpower reduction
c. Social distancing
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BS Aircraft Maintenance Technology

d. Reduced working hours

3.2 PHYSICAL HEALTH
Physical health has never been a big deal for the
3.2.1 respondent.
3.2.2 Health and Fitness is a priority
The respondent feels anxious about his/her physical
3.2.3 health during the pandemic
3.2.4 The physical aspects of the body are healthy.
The following physical health issues are being
3.2.5 experienced during the pandemic.
a. Overweight or Obesity
b. Loss of weight or malnutrition

c. High blood pressure

INSTRUCTIONS: Put a check ( ✓ ) on the corresponding columns provided in the following.

Please provide precise information about your experience. Refer to the Ratings below:
1-Dissatisfied 3-Satisfied
2-Unhappy 4-Extremely Satisfied

RATING
1 2 3 4
The following behaviors have been observed during the
3.2.6 pandemic
a. Tobacco
b Liquor

c. Excessive eating

d. self-harm
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Lombos St, San Isidro, Parañaque, 1700 Metro Manila
BS Aircraft Maintenance Technology

3.2.7 Sleeping has been somewhat difficult for the respondent.

The respondent engage in activities that improve the
3.2.8 physical well being of his/her body
The respondent has never experienced a physical health
3.2.9 problem this pandemic that affected his/her work
The pandemic has limited the activities that can help boost
3.2.10 physical health.
3.3 FINANCIAL STATUS
The livelihood of the respondent has been affected by the
3.3.1 pandemic
3.3.2 The respondent's family depends on his/her occupation
Handling money has never been a problem for the
3.3.3 respondent.
3.3.4 There has been a huge decrease in the respondent's salary
3.3.5 It causes stress to the respondent to be financially unstable
The negative impact of the wage loss has severed the
3.3.6 respondent's savings for his/her
The respondent's salary is not enough for his/her family's
3.3.7 needs
The government's monetary assistance is not enough which
3.3.8 causes stress to the respondent and his/her family
Having multiple jobs to support the family’s needs became
3.3.9 an option for the respondent.