KP Aviation celebrates the grand opening of its new headquarters in Mesa

A leading female-owned international aerospace company, in a male-dominated industry has moved from Reno, Nevada its new Mesa Gateway District headquarters.

KP Aviation’s new Mesa facility has over 93,000 square feet, more than double the size of its Reno facility, and an additional 15,000 square feet of outdoor storage. The company plans to hire more employees each year as the business expands.

Mess Mayor John Giles said ‘I’m so pleased that KP Aviation chose to locate its headquarters in Mesa,”

“The Gateway Airport area is an excellent location for aerospace facilities and KP Aviation is an exciting and timely addition that will help meet the needs of the industry.” he said

District 6 Councilmember Kevin Thompson said, “The investment and jobs that KP Aviation is bringing to our community is exactly what we have been striving for, and the fact that they landed in Mesa is great for the Gateway area, our citizens and the region,”

KP Aviation has qualified for the fastest growing private company Inc. 5000 for two consecutive years. The company has expanded to include employees in the UK, Spain and South Africa.

Kim Schulze, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of KP Aviation said, “When we looked across the country for KP Aviation’s new headquarters, Arizona quickly became the front runner. On top of being a major international aviation hub with pro-business regulations, the southeast valley is ranked amongst the best places to live, retire and attend public school in America. With 300 sunny days a year in Mesa, the future for KP Aviation looks bright.

KP Aviation is currently working with international aerospace companies and airliner manufactures, Boeing, UPS, DHL, American Airlines, Air Canada, Atlas Air, General Electric and Pratt & Whitney.