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Kay and Associates INC

Kay and Associates, Inc. (KAI) was established in 1960 by our founder Donald Kay to provide high quality, cost effective solutions in response to the need for engineering and technical services requirements of industry and government customers worldwide. KAI's exceptional service and quality earned industry wide recognition that, by the early 1980's, positioned KAI as a leading value added provider to industry, the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, U.S. Customs Service and Drug Enforcement Agency.

KAI’s corporate experience includes an extensive maintenance pedigree supporting the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army, NASA, United Nations and foreign customers including Brazil, Malaysia, Kuwait, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. As a registered AS9100D, AS9110C, and ISO 9001:2015 organization providing Contract Management for the Deployment of Contractor Maintenance Services, Contractor Support Services, and Contractor Logistics Services at Customer Facilities in the areas of Aviation Maintenance, Aerospace Ground Equipment, Flight Services and Technical Service Support Labor Acquisitions, KAI is uniquely positioned and qualified as a Prime contractor to address our customer's most challenging needs and support our world class partners in teaming and sub-contracting roles.

Sep 01, 2026
Full time
Aircraft Worker- Oceanside
$34.62 hourly
Kay and Associates INC Oceanside, CA
Aircraft Worker #9919  Oceanside, California, United States Apply         Job Description Task Description: Aircraft Worker (23080): The Aircraft Worker makes repairs to aircraft following orders of higher grade worker, assists in troubleshooting malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems, removes, cleans, reinstalls, or replaces defective parts, accessories, and components such as worn gaskets, couplings, and fittings, bad actuators, accumulators, gauges, sections of corroded fuel and oil lines, This worker may supervise the jacking and towing of aircraft, makes adjustments and settings such as cable tension and seat movement settings and adjustments; obtains standard parts such as fuel and oil line...
Sep 01, 2026
Full time
Aircraft Worker- Lemoore
$34.15 hourly
Kay and Associates INC Lemoore, CA
Aircraft Worker #9942  Lemoore, California, United States Apply         Job Description AIRCRAFT WORKER (23080) Specialty:  Airframes / Structures / Powerplants / Avionics Location:  NAS Lemoore, CA Employment Type:  Full-Time | Onsite Clearance:  Secret | CAC required Summary Provides support of Organizational Level Line Division functions on F-35 aircraft in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), applicable technical data, and federal contract requirements. Aircraft Worker supporting F-35 aircraft launch and recovery operations. Essential Functions Perform aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repair, and modification Document maintenance actions in aircraft logs and approved maintenance systems Ensure...
Sep 01, 2026
Full time
GSE Mechanic- Edwards Air Force Base
Kay and Associates INC Edwards Air Force Base, CA
GSE Mechanic #10038  Edwards Air Force Base, California, United States Apply         Job Description Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic Job Description The Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, servicing, and maintaining a wide variety of powered and non-powered aerospace ground support equipment used in support of aircraft maintenance and flight operations. This position ensures all equipment is maintained in a safe, operational, and mission-ready condition while complying with technical, environmental, and safety standards. Key Responsibilities Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical malfunctions using technical manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and diagnostic equipment. Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Ground Support...
Sep 01, 2026
Full time
Aircraft Mechanic I (Airframes)- Lemoore
$45.30 hourly
Kay and Associates INC Lemoore, CA
Aircraft Mechanic I (Airframes) #10076  Lemoore, California, United States Apply         Job Description Task Description:   Aircraft Mechanic I (23021):    Aircraft Mechanics I must have a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions. Makes repairs to aircraft and follows direction of higher graded workers. The Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneumatic, hydraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems. This mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional...
Sep 01, 2026
Full time
Aircraft Mechanic I (Avionics)- Oceanside
$41.44 hourly
Kay and Associates INC Oceanside, CA
Aircraft Mechanic I (Avionics) #10087  Oceanside, California, United States Apply         Job Description TASK DESCRIPTION:   Aircraft Mechanic I (23021): Aircraft Mechanics I must have a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions. Makes repairs to aircraft and follows direction of higher graded workers. The Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneumatic, hydraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems. This mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface...
Sep 01, 2026
Full time
Aircraft Mechanic I (Power Plants)- Lemoore
$42.97 hourly
Kay and Associates INC Lemoore, CA
Aircraft Mechanic I (Power Plants) #10089  Lemoore, California, United States Apply         Job Description Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic I (Power Plants) Location: NAS Lemoore FRCW Task Description: Aircraft Mechanic I (23021): Aircraft Mechanics I must have a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions. Makes repairs to aircraft and follows direction of higher graded workers. The Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems. This mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as...
Sep 01, 2026
Full time
Aircraft Mechanic I (Flight Line)- Oceanside
$41.44 hourly
Kay and Associates INC Oceanside, CA
Aircraft Mechanic I (Flight Line) #10090  Oceanside, California, United States Apply         Job Description Task Description: Aircraft Mechanic I (23021): (Flightline)   Aircraft Mechanics I must have a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions. Makes repairs to aircraft and follows direction of higher graded workers. The Aircraft Mechanic I troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft structure, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls, anti-icing, pneudraulic, engines, auxiliary power unit, and ventilation and heating systems. This mechanic repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as wings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface...
Sep 01, 2026
Full time
Aircraft Mechanic II- Lemoore
$39.58 hourly
Kay and Associates INC Lemoore, CA
Aircraft Mechanic II #10094  Lemoore, California, United States Apply         Job Description AIRCRAFT MECHANIC II (23022) Specialty:  Airframes / Structures / Powerplants / Avionics Location:  NAS Lemoore, CA Employment Type:  Full-Time | Onsite Clearance:  Secret | CAC required Summary Provides support of Organizational Level Line Division functions on F-35 aircraft in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), applicable technical data, and federal contract requirements. Mid-level aircraft mechanic supporting F-35 aircraft launch and recovery operations. Essential Functions Perform complex aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repair, and modification Document maintenance actions in aircraft logs and approved maintenance systems May...
Sep 01, 2026
Full time
Aircraft Logs and Records Technician- Oceanside
$36.51 hourly
Kay and Associates INC Oceanside, CA
Aircraft Logs and Records Technician #10107  Oceanside, California, United States Apply         Job Description Job Title: Aircraft Logs & Records Technician   Location: MCB Camp Pendleton, CA (MAG-39)   Task Description: Aircraft Logs and Records Technician, GS-301-07 Maintains aircraft and engine logbooks and associated records. Proficient performing all operator, data entry and retrieval functions associated with aircraft recordkeeping. Performs networking functions between individual stations, including analysis and correction of errors caused by software, hardware or data entry. Transmits and receives data via floppy disk, modem and other electronic means. Extracts data, formulates and interprets management reports, creates archives, backups, and data saves in support of military deployments and...
Sep 01, 2026
Full time
Aircraft Mechanic I- Lemoore
$37.83 hourly
Kay and Associates INC Lemoore, CA
Aircraft Mechanic I #10108  Lemoore, California, United States Apply         Job Description AIRCRAFT MECHANIC I (23021) Specialty:  Airframes / Structures / Powerplants / Avionics Location:  NAS Lemoore, CA Employment Type:  Full-Time | Onsite Clearance:  Secret | CAC required Summary Provides support of Organizational Level Line Division functions on F-35 aircraft in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), applicable technical data, and federal contract requirements. Junior-level aircraft mechanic supporting F-35 aircraft launch and recovery operations. Essential Functions Perform complex aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repair, and modification Document maintenance actions in aircraft logs and approved maintenance systems Ensure...
Sep 01, 2026
Full time
Aircrew Survival Flight Equipment Technician II- San Diego
$47.55 hourly
Kay and Associates INC San Diego, CA
Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician II #10109  San Diego, California, United States Apply         Job Description Job Title: Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician II   Location: NAS North Island, CA (VRM-50)   Task Description:            Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician II, WG-4818-10: This occupation includes jobs involved in disassembling, repairing, testing, troubleshooting, examining, fitting, modifying, maintaining, installing, and determining serviceability of aircraft survival and flight equipment such as helmets, torso harness assemblies, preservers, parachutes, life rafts, chemical and biological protective devices, survival kits, oxygen masks, and anti-G-suits. The work includes operational and circuit checks of...
Aug 27, 2026
Full time
Supply Technician Project Support -NASA Flight Research Support- Edwards AFB
Kay and Associates INC Edwards Air Force Base, CA
Supply Technician Project Support -NASA Flight Research Support #9913  Edwards Air Force Base, California, United States Apply     Job Description About the Role  Join Kay & Associates, Inc., a long-standing partner to NASA with over 25 years of dedicated support at the Armstrong Flight Research Center. As a Supply Technician, you will provide essential logistical and supply chain expertise to enable groundbreaking flight research, experimental aircraft testing, and advanced aeronautics missions. Your work will ensure timely access to critical resources—supporting NASA's innovative programs in areas like high-speed flight, sustainable aviation, and next-generation aerospace technologies—at one of the world's leading flight test facilities. Key Responsibilities Direct, develop, and perform project-specific supply support by...