Aviation Maintenance Manager Lead
Dallas, TX, United States6d ago
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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 employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.
Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com
Flex That Works at Kimberly-Clark
We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.
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And finally, the fine print….
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of local policies.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the country’s role only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.
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