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4. Q. When do I have an employment relation to the air transport industry?
A. Whenever, in any 36 consecutive months, you serve as a pilot for an air line company in at least 18 months. 
5. Q. Must I have 10 years of service in order to receive an annuity if I should become permanently disabled to perform any and all kinds of regular work?
A. No. In that case, if you have an employment relation to the air transport industry at the time of becoming disabled, you will be entitled to an annuity if you have 5 years of service. 
6. Q. If I leave my job as a pilot and take a job in another industry, do I forfeit my pilot’s annuity?
A. The right to an ultimate annuity under the Pilot’s Retirement System would not be forfeited by your leaving. You might not be entitled to an annuity as quickly if you leave the industry as if you stay. If you have had 20 years of service, or as long as you have an employment relation to the air transport industry, which is for about 18 months after you leave service as a pilot, your annuity rights remain the same as they were at the time you left service. If you do not have an employment relation to the air transport industry and have less than 20 years of service you may not retire (except at age 50 on reduced annuity - see Question 7) unless you are (i) age 60 or (ii) are permanently and totally disabled for any and all kinds of employment and have at least 10 years of service or are 55.