Application instantly rejected

[AvMech89]

Hi all, I applied for the Phoenix location as an aircraft technician and got an instant rejection letter saying I didn't meet the requirements. I'm definitely qualified for the position and the only thing I can think of that I'd get looked over for is I answered yes on the disability page. Has this happened to anyone else?

[dfwskier]

It has happened to lots of people and it has nothing to do with your disability.

Search this forum for "instant reject" and you'll see some of the reason it has happened to others.

[adrienneb]

Hey there, @AvMech89. 

Thanks so much for reaching out and for your interest in joining our Southwest Family! 
I took a look, and it appears you answered "No" to the application question, "If you are not a current resident of the state for which you are applying, would you be willing to relocate or commute at your own expense, including the shipping of your tools? (If you are CURRENTLY a resident of the state for which you are applying, please select “Yes”)" 

Since this position is in Phoenix, the Team would need Candidates that currently are residents of Arizona or are willing to relocate for the role. As you indicated you were unwilling to relocate, this removed your application from consideration for this Phoenix role. I hope that helps to clear things up - so sorry for any confusion! 

[AvMech89]

Thank you for replying. I was a bit confused by the question as I live in Ohio currently but I would be willing to move.

[ktoton]

Hi Adrienne! 

I had the same issue but I accidently selected 'No' for one of the requirement criteria questions instead of 'Yes.' (I stupidly hit the down button which changed my answer).

Question: 

• Do you have Airline Fare/Ancillary Product development and Commercial Strategy experience?

I tried to reapply for the role so I could input the correct answer but it wouldn't allow me. Do you know if there's a way I can resubmit with the correct response?  I'm very interested in the role!  

Thanks so much! 

[dfwskier]

I think the only way is to use a different e-mail address.

[ktoton]

Thank you!

[ktoton]

Nope, didn't work. 

[dfwskier]

Does that mean you were auto rejected again?

[ktoton]

It wouldn't let me progress past the 1st step, even with a different email address.