WHAT IS OUR ROLE - Our role is to maintain and promote the close friendships and associations of the members, to foster a spirit of mutual helpfulness among them, to promote their general interest and welfare, and to represent the members to the National Pionair Board of Directors in all matters having impact on their welfare. As well, it is the objective of the Pionair organization to support Air Canada wherever it is to the benefit of both parties.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE PIONAIRS - All retired Air Canada, or Canadian Airlines and their Associate Members who terminated their employment in good standing, regardless of years of service, who have been nominated in writing by a member and accepted by the Executive Board.

Membership dues are deducted from Pension Cheques every June or invoiced directly if not on Payroll. As of December 2008 our current membership totals over 14000 Worldwide

WHAT DOES YOUR MEMBERSHIP PROVIDE All members are entitled to the full privileges offered by Pionairs, including periodic bulletins from the District in which you reside and from the National Executive Board and opportunities to attend coffee meetings, Spring & Christmas luncheons, picnics, bus-tours, golf tournaments and the Association’s Annual General Meeting. Each district normally issue a local Newsletter 3 or 4 times a year sent to all members via email and with Canada Post to all others - covering items such as planned Social Activities, a Report from the District Director, miscellaneous information relating to matters of a general interest and information pertinent to retirees.

COFFE CLUB MEETINGS - All Pionairs, other retirees and their spouses or an eligible airline guest are invited to meet at the numerous Coffee Club Meetings held anywhere that there are a sufficient amount of Pionairs to warrant it.