Aviation Maintenance Manager Lead at Kimberly-Clark in Dallas, TX

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Aviation Maintenance Manager Lead Job Description Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional® At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact. You were made to create Better Care for a Better World: exploring uncharted questions, engineering innovative solutions, advancing scientific understanding, and constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to solving real-world problems with purpose and precision. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you’ll help us shape the future and improve lives for billions of people around the world. SUMMARY OF POSITION: We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Manager Lead to oversee all aspects of day-to-day maintenance operations for our corporate aircraft fleet. This role works in direct partnership with the Chief Pilot to ensure maximum aircraft availability, safety, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will possess deep corporate aviation expertise, strong organizational capabilities, and travel flexibility. In this role, you will: Regulatory Compliance & Airworthiness: Ensure strict compliance with Federal Aviation Administration Regulations (CFR), including Part 43 (Maintenance), Part 91 (General Operating Rules), and manufacturer specifications. Track, evaluate, and schedule compliance for all mandatory Airworthiness Directives (ADs), manufacturer Service Bulletins (SBs), and structural/avionics modifications. Aircraft Records: Fleet Operations, Oversight & In-House Maintenance: Vendor & MRO Management: Select, audit, and manage relationships with Authorized Service Centers (ASCs), third-party maintenance repair stations, and mobile repair teams (MRT). Review, evaluate, and manage ongoing maintenance contracts. Parts Procurement & Inventory: Handle all aspects of Aircraft Parts procurement. Manage the stocking of the corporate aircraft with both consumable and non-consumable stock. Hangar & Facility Management: Maintain oversight of hangar facilities, equipment, safety protocols, and general organization. Safety, Quality Control & Resource Management: Actively participate in the flight department’s Safety Management System (SMS), conduct risk assessments for maintenance tasks, and manage hazard reporting and root-cause analyses for technical anomalies. Monitor parts inventories, balance deferred maintenance policies against operational needs, and support budget and cost control practices. Travel & Departure Support: Provide mandatory on-site support for departures and arrivals of the corporate fleet at home base. Travel is required as needed. Led by Purpose. Driven by You. In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. Job responsibilities include: Required Qualifications: Licensure: FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license required. Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of corporate flight department experience with extensive hands-on and management background. Aircraft Expertise & Training: Accredited training and experience on Gulfstream G650 and Gulfstream G550 aircraft. Leadership & Skills: Strong technical problem-solving capabilities, familiarity with computerized maintenance tracking software, and the ability to collaborate effectively with flight crews and corporate leadership. Travel Flexibility: Ability to travel as needed to support flight operations, alongside a requirement to support home base fleet departures and arrivals. Total Benefits We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its em