AASPCS Webinar: Gillian Ng – Come fly with me: The Journey of a Geologist becoming a Pilot

According to the latest figure, less than 5% of commercial pilots are women worldwide. Through this webinar, the presenter, Gillian Ng (Class of 2002) would like to give a brief insight of how to become a pilot in Hong Kong and wish to inspire more future female aviators.

1. Introduction of Gillian Ng
2. Becoming a commercial pilot in Hong Kong
3. Attributes of a pilot
4. Advices for aviation enthusiasts
5. Q & A

Event Details


Date: Saturday, 23 September 2023
Time: 3pm to 4pm
Venue: Zoom meeting. Details to be provided after signing up. 
Fee: Free of charge
Who may attend: This webinar is open to all alumni, current SPCS students and their parents.
Language: This webinar will be conducted in Cantonese. 

About the Speaker

Gillian Ng from Class 2002 (HKCEE) and 2004 (HKALE)
MSc Applied Geosciences (HKU), BSc Earth Sciences (HKU)

Gillian studied at SPCS from Form 1 to Form 7 as a science student. After graduated from the University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor degree in Earth Sciences in 2007, she started working as a Geologist in engineering companies in Hong Kong and started studying for a part-time Master degree in Applied Geosciences at HKU since 2008.

In 2009, Gillian was determined in chasing her dream and joined the aviation industry by working as an Air Traffic Flight Services Officer at the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department. Apart from working, Gillian also studied various aviation programmes in order to equip herself to achieve her ultimate goal.

Gillian won the flying scholarship given by the Hong Kong Youth Aviation Academy in 2015. She quitted her job at the HKCAD, became a full-time student pilot in the United Kingdom and obtained her Private Pilot Licence in December 2015.

Gillian was admitted by an airline and was being sent to Adelaide, Australia for flight training. After coming back to Hong Kong in December 2019, Gillian was allocated to the Boeing 777 fleet as a Second Officer. Covid was hitting Hong Kong shortly after that and all flight trainings were halted. While waiting for reactivation, Gillian decided to give back to HKYAA and joined as an instructor in teaching aviation theories and simulator sessions.

To Register

Please complete this jotform: https://alt.jotfor.ms/232374524562456

Deadline for application: 6pm on 20 September 2023

IMPORTANT NOTE: By submitting this form, you are confirming that you accept all the terms and conditions of this event and you consent to: (1) the display of your name and any photos taken during the event on the website of AASPCS and (2) for non-members, AASPCS contacting you for any future news or events organised by AASPCS.

 TERMS and CONDITIONS: 

  1. This seminar is for general information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice (including health, beauty, commercial, investment or otherwise) to any person. Participants are advised to consult and seek independent advice from professional advisers as necessary.
  2. AASPCS, its executive committee, directors and officers and the guests speakers shall not be liable or held responsible for any losses or injury suffered as a result of, or in connection with, any information provided or representations made during the seminar. 
  3. No audio or video recording of the seminar shall be made by any participant during the seminar. No photos shall be taken by any participant during the seminar. 
  4. AASPC reserves the right to change any terms, conditions, rules and arrangement for this event without prior notice.
  5. All personal information collected by AASPCS will only be used in matters relating to this event including promotion and publicity purposes.
  6. The session will be recorded by AASPCS. By participating in the webinar, you consent to the session being recorded (which may include video recordings of your participation) and be posted on AASPCS website and be shared by SPCS at its absolute discretion.

Slides and Reference Materials

Updated on 23 September 2023

Presentation Slides

Thank you, Gillian, for her insightful sharing. We have all learned a lot from Gillian. Her determination to succeed is truly inspirational.

To view the slides for the presentation, please download below:

AASPCS Webinar – Gillian Ng – Presentation SlidesDownload

Reference materials

The reference books Gillian recommended in her presentation are as follows:

  1. Pilot’s handbook of aeronautical knowledge (FAA)
  2. 翹首振翅 (經濟日報出版社)
  3. Basic Aeronautical Knowledge (Aviation Theory Centre)
  4. Air Pilot’s Manual (Pooley’s Air Pilot Publishing)
  5. Flying the big jets (Stanley Stewart)
  6. Ace the technical pilot interview (Gary Bristow)
  7. Documentary: “Air crash investigations” (national geographic channel)

Most of them can be downloaded for free online, some of the can be rented in public libraries and bought in bookstores.

Missed the webinar?

If you have missed the webinar and would like to view a recording of the webinar, please contact us on membership@aaspcs.com by completing this form. We will send the recording link to you.