Air Line Pilot
Address:P.O. Box 1169
Herndon, VA 20172-1169
USA
Contact: J. Gary DiNunno, Editor-in-Chief
Email Address:
Website: http://www.alpa.org/
Phone: P(703)481-4460 (Questions about submissions only; will not accept inquiries or story ideas by phone)
Fax: (703)464-2114
Description of Publication:
Shipping Address: 535 Herndon Parkway, Herndon VA 20170-5238. A professional and labor journal for airline pilots who work for U.S. and Canadian airlines and who belong to the Air Line Pilots Association, AFL-CIO, CLC. The magazine covers aviation safety and flight technology, airline industry developments, labor union news and issues, and regulatory and economic issues affecting the airline industry and the piloting profession. Most writing and photography produced in-house. 5%-10% freelance. Works with new writers, but requires an extremely high level of technical accuracy and knowledge of and familiarity with airline pilots -- a very demanding audience. Circ. 90K. 10 issues/yr. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 2-3 months after acceptance. Buys all rights except book rights, including electronic rights. Rarely accepts reprints. Responds 2-3 weeks. Sample issue $4.00 or go to website. Subscription domestic U.S.--$32; $45 outside US. Guidelines available online at http://www.alpa.org/alpa/DesktopModules/ViewDocument.aspx?DocumentID=432 or by mail with SASE.
Current Needs: Resumes and clips. Will accept query letter with outline of proposed story or complete manuscript. Best to query first to be sure idea is acceptable before spending time preparing article. Like to know if manuscript is being shopped around to other publications, but such practice does not hamper acceptance. For some technical articles, acceptance will depend upon review from ALPA Engineering & Air Safety Dept. All articles are subject to editing and review from ALPA experts and officials.
welcomes new writers
Pay: Pays flat fees based on length and complexity from $150 for a single magazine page (3.5 double-spaced manuscript pages) to $500 for detailed, complex subject from experienced writers of 5 - 6 magazine pages (18 - 23 double-spaced manuscript pages).
Hints: 99.9% of our articles are non-fiction prose. Many are very technical. Generally articles must have some direct impact on an airline pilot's life, health, or profession. We do not use many topics or issues that are secondary to an airline pilot's concerns. We are very selective for cover photos as we only have 10 a year and we have 55 airlines to represent. For example, if I have already used a Delta cover in the last 12 months, I am less likely to select another cover with Delta aircraft or pilots. If you have a good idea or manuscript, I cannot publish it if I don't see it. Submit your ideas, in writing, first. Email is a good way to send ideas or manuscripts. If we accept your emailed article then we do not have to re-key it into our system. We have a PC-based publishing system and use MSWord, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Pagemaker software.
Photos/Art: See website in magazine section/freelance submissions for photo requirement details. Will accept prints, slides, negatives, or high-resolution computer images (at least 300 dpi resolution at actual size used--cover approx. 8/11 inches). Email images acceptable for review only to determine if want to publish. Will then need slide/print/or hi-res digital image on disk. Request SASE for return of images. Images for cover must be very sharp with good color. Aircraft shown must be carriers that employ ALPA pilots (see website for list). Pilots shown should be identified if possible. Locations must be identified. Photo credit used. Payment varies based on size and placement as we require. Pays $450 for cover; $75 - $100 for small inside use; up to $200 for full page 4-color inside.
