Kimberly Walls

About Kimberly Walls

I’m a purpose-driven operations and compliance professional with 25+ years of experience across aviation, finance, and talent development — industries where precision, safety, and teamwork define success.I thrive in environments that demand flawless execution and continuous improvement. From leading compliance initiatives for Republic Airways to managing large-scale recruiting and onboarding programs, I bring structure, creativity, and a results-focused mindset to every challenge.What excites me most is building something new — whether it’s a streamlined process, a stronger team, or a culture of performance and inclusion. I’m passionate about helping organizations push boundaries, think differently, and deliver excellence at every level. Strengths: Process Optimization | Compliance | Project & Change Management | Talent Development | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Operational Excellence Industries: Aviation | Aerospace | Compliance | High-Performance OperationsAlways open to connecting with teams that value innovation, integrity, and ambition — from the skies to the track.

Experience

1. Compliance Specialist

   Republic Airways

   Jun 2022 — Present

   Perform a combination of program administrative and compliance functions related to Company and Federal drug and alcohol testing policies and regulations. Facilitate airport access and the pre-employment process including thorough First Officer (FO) Pilot Records Improvement Act (PRIA) background checks in compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation

Education

• Indiana Wesleyan University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

• Indiana Wesleyan University

  Associate of Science - AS

• Indiana Wesleyan University

  Associate of Applied Science

• Indiana Wesleyan University

  Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc