Kyle Economic Development Announces Redbird Flight Simulations Expands to Kyle Area

KYLE, Texas – Redbird Flight Simulations, a leading flight training technology company, selected a new 50,000 SF facility in Kyle as the site of its latest business expansion. The company will invest an initial $2.2 million at the 301 Vista Ridge Drive facility and bring 71 full-time jobs to the region, with expected wages above the county’s average.  

"The Texas Innovation Corridor was the clear choice for our next expansion," Redbird Flight Simulations CEO Todd Willinger said. "We sought a location with a robust workforce, pro-business attitude, and a strong track record of supporting innovation and found that in the City of Kyle and Hays County." 

The City of Kyle entered into a performance-based agreement with the company during a meeting on Monday, Dec. 6 that includes 4 year rebate that will start at 85% and reduce annually by 20% for 4 years. The Hays County Commissioners Court approved a performance-based grant agreement with the company on Tuesday, Dec. 7. 

Construction for the company's facility, set for completion by mid-Summer 2022, is already underway. The company is currently planning to fill 59 initial positions at all levels, ranging from senior management to production team members. 

"Creating a thriving economy in Kyle includes attracting quality employers like Redbird Flight Simulations," Mayor Travis Mitchell said. "This announcement is another example of the quality businesses we aim to attract and grow in Kyle. We welcome Redbird Flight Simulations to both the city and to the County and look forward to their future endeavors here." 

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About Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc. 

Redbird Flight Simulations was established in 2006 with the specific purpose of making aviation more accessible by using modern technology and creative engineering. Since its inception, Redbird has delivered innovative, reliable, and high-quality training devices and applications to flight schools, colleges, universities, K-12 schools, and individual pilots around the world. With more than 4,000 devices in service worldwide, Redbird has quickly become the fastest growing and most innovative simulator provider in the industry. For more information, please visit www.redbirdflight.com. 

About the Kyle Economic Development Department      

The Kyle Economic Development Department was created in October 2005 as a key component of the Community Development Team. Kyle has experienced an exceptional amount of commercial and industrial growth since the Economic Development Department was created, including the development of over 2 million square feet of industrial facilities and the establishment of Kyle as a medical hub in Hays County with over 2 million square feet in medical facilities that have created over 2,000 medical-related jobs in the area. For more information, call the Kyle Economic Development Department at 512-262-3926 or go to KyleED.com.