Claude I. Taylor’s career at Air Canada spanned more than 43 years.  The Salisbury native started in 1949 as a ticket agent at the Moncton Airport and by 1976 had worked his way up to president and chief executive officer of the government owne…

Claude I. Taylor’s career at Air Canada spanned more than 43 years.  The Salisbury native started in 1949 as a ticket agent at the Moncton Airport and by 1976 had worked his way up to president and chief executive officer of the government owned company.  In 1984, Mr. Taylor was named chairman of the board.  He retired in 1992, retaining the honorary title of chairman emeritus of Air Canada.

 

Le carrière de Claude I. Taylor avec Air Canada s’étend sur plus de 43 ans.  Originaire de Salisbury, M. Taylor a débuté sa carrière en 1949 comme préposé aux billets à l’aéroport de Moncton avant d’occuper le poste de président et chef de la direction de la société gouvernementale en 1976.  En 1984, il a été promu président du conseil.  Il a pris sa retraite en 1992, en conservant le titre de président émérite d’Air Canada.