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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.

Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Aircrew Survival Flight Equipment Technician II- Ridgecrest
$50.91 hourly
Kay and Associates INC Ridgecrest, CA
Aircrew Survival Flight Equipment Technician II #9767  China Lake, California, United States Apply     Job Description PENDING CONTRACT AWARD   Job Title: Aircrew Survival Flight Equipment Technician II   Location: FRCW China Lake   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 emergency signaling and...
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Ground Support Equipment Mechanic- Ridgecrest
$50.91 hourly
Kay and Associates INC Ridgecrest, CA
Ground Support Equipment Mechanic #9766  China Lake, California, United States Apply     Job Description PENDING CONTRACT AWARD   Job Title: Ground Support Equipment Mechanic   Location: FRCW China Lake   Task Description:   Ground Support Equipment Mechanic (23380):  The Ground Support Equipment Mechanic diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment (GSE), advises and trains lower grade workers on diagnosis and repair of less complex repair/maintenance problems, inspects and approves completed maintenance actions, solves repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams and maintenance actions, solves repair problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, and technical publications; uses automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze...
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Ground Support Equipment Servicer- Ridgecrest
$32.20 hourly
Kay and Associates INC Ridgecrest, CA
Ground Support Equipment Servicer #9765  China Lake, California, United States Apply     Job Description PENDING CONTRACT AWARD   Job Title: Ground Support Equipment Servicer   Location: FRCW China Lake   Task Description:     Ground Support Equipment Servicer (23381):  The Ground Support Equipment Servicer inspects, tests, and operates GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation, services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air, prepares Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for storage and transportation, uses automated maintenance data systems to maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions and maintains external fuel and grounding systems. In addition, this servicer stencils and marks GSE in...
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Aircraft Mechanic I (Corrosion Control)- Camp Pendleton
$41.24 hourly
Kay and Associates INC Camp Pendleton South, CA
Aircraft Mechanic I (Corrosion Control) #9836  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,...
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Aircraft Mechanic II (Airframes) CH-53- San DIego
$44.14 hourly
Kay and Associates INC San Diego, CA
Aircraft Mechanic II (Airframes) CH-53 #9915  San Diego, California, United States Apply     Job Description TASK DESCRIPTION: Aircraft Mechanic II (23022):   Aircraft Mechanics II must have a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, and structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions. Additionally provides input to Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC), Estimated Cost of Damage preparation (ECOD) and assist in the recommendation of changes to (MWO). Individuals must be able to prioritize workloads and are required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks. Mechanic IIs can inspect Mechanic IIs and Is. This mechanic maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty,...
Jun 20, 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...
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Aircraft Mechanic I (Power Plant)- Lemoore
$43.56 hourly
Kay and Associates INC Lemoore, CA
Aircraft Mechanic I (Power Plant) #9911  Lemoore, California, United States Apply     Job Description Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic I (Power Plant)   Location: NAS Lemoore, CA (SAR)   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...
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Aircraft Mechanic II (Airframes)- Camp Pendleton
$41.49 hourly
Kay and Associates INC Camp Pendleton South, CA
Aircraft Mechanic II (Airframes) #9558 Oceanside, California, United States Apply for this job now! Apply Job Description TASK DESCRIPTION:   Aircraft Mechanic II (23022): Aircraft Mechanics II must have a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, and structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions. Additionally provides input to Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC), Estimated Cost of Damage preparation (ECOD) and assist in the recommendation of changes to (MWO). Individuals must be able to prioritize workloads and are required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks. Mechanic IIs can inspect Mechanic IIs and Is. This mechanic maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty, maintains and repairs...
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Aircraft Mechanic II (Flight Line)- Camp Pendleton
$41.49 hourly
Kay and Associates INC Camp Pendleton South, CA
Aircraft Mechanic II (Flight Line) #9659 Oceanside, California, United States Apply for this job now! Apply Job Description Task Description: Aircraft Mechanic II (23022): Aircraft Mechanics II must have a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, and structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions. Additionally provides input to Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC), Estimated Cost of Damage preparation (ECOD) and assist in the recommendation of changes to (MWO). Individuals must be able to prioritize workloads and are required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks. Mechanic IIs can inspect Mechanic IIs and Is. This mechanic maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft...
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Non-Destructive Inspection Technician (NDI) II- Ridgecrest
$53.46 hourly
Kay and Associates INC Ridgecrest, CA
Non-Destructive Inspection Technician (NDI) II #9768  China Lake, California, United States Apply     Job Description PENDING CONTRACT AWARD   Job Title: Non-Destructive Inspection Technician (NDI) II   Location: FRCW China Lake   Task Description:   Non-Destructive Inspection Technician (NDI) II, WG-3705-10:  Inspects aerospace weapon systems components and support equipment for structural integrity using nondestructive inspection methods and performs fluid analysis. Determines test method, and prepares fluids and parts for nondestructive inspection. Interprets nondestructive inspection test results, and provides information about defects to repair center. Analyzes wear metal content on engine lubricating oil and other fluids, and recommends corrective action. Establishes radiation areas for...
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Aircraft Logs and Records Technician- Lemoore
$36.35 hourly
Kay and Associates INC Lemoore, CA
Aircraft Logs and Records Technician #9752  Lemoore, California, United States Apply     Job Description 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 detachment operations. Performs a wide range of clerical and administrative duties related to aircraft maintenance, such as...
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Aircraft Mechanic I (Flight Line)- Oceanside
$41.24 hourly
Kay and Associates INC Oceanside, CA
Aircraft Mechanic I (Flight Line) #9896  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 controls, and plumbing and...
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Aircraft Mechanic I (Airframes)- Oceanside
$39.28 hourly
Kay and Associates INC Oceanside, CA
Aircraft Mechanic I (Airframes) #9865  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, 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 controls, and plumbing and...
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Aircraft Mechanic II (MV-22 Flight Line)- San DIego
$45.29 hourly
Kay and Associates INC San Diego, CA
Aircraft Mechanic II (MV-22 Flight Line) #9859  San Diego, California, United States Apply     Job Description Task Description:   Aircraft Mechanic II (23022):   Aircraft Mechanics II must have a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, and structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions. Additionally provides input to Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC), Estimated Cost of Damage preparation (ECOD) and assist in the recommendation of changes to (MWO). Individuals must be able to prioritize workloads and are required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks. Mechanic IIs can inspect Mechanic IIs and Is. This mechanic maintains repairs and modifies aircraft structures and structural components of moderate...
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Aircraft Worker- Oceanside
$36.76 hourly
Kay and Associates INC Oceanside, CA
Aircraft Worker #9854  Oceanside, California, United States Apply     Job Description Job Title: Aircraft Worker (23080):   Location: Camp Pendleton HMLAT 303   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...
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Technical Order Librarian- San Diego
$41.22 hourly
Kay and Associates INC San Diego, CA
Technical Order Librarian #9853  San Diego, California, United States Apply     Job Description Job Title: Technical Order Librarian   Location: NAS North Island, CA (VRM-50)   Task Description:    Technical Order Librarian, GS-1411-09: Maintains the activity's Central Technical Publications Library (CTPL) in a complete and current status per current regulations. Requisition, receive, screen, review, route, distribute as necessary and file all incoming technical manuals media. Establishes dispersed libraries and necessary control functions to distribute data. Establish and maintain a training program for assigned library personnel, including dispersed librarians. Develop an automatic verification program using the guidance provided. Develop and maintain a program for classified technical media receipt, stowage,...
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Aircraft Mechanic II (Flight Line)- Oceanside
$43.57 hourly
Kay and Associates INC Oceanside, CA
Aircraft Mechanic II (Flight Line) #9852  Oceanside, California, United States Apply     Job Description Job Title: Aircraft Mechanic II (Flight Line)   Location: Camp Pendleton HMLAT 303   Task Description:  Aircraft Mechanic II (23022):    Aircraft Mechanics II must have a combination of experience to repair engines, sheet metal, and structural, hydraulic, electrical, power train and general mechanical maintenance of moderate difficulty, required to meet the assigned missions. Additionally provides input to Maintenance Engineering Changes (MEC), Estimated Cost of Damage preparation (ECOD) and assist in the recommendation of changes to (MWO). Individuals must be able to prioritize workloads and are required to lead teams through more complex aircraft relevant tasks. Mechanic IIs can inspect Mechanic IIs...
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Aircraft Mechanic I (Flight Line)- Oceanside
$39.28 hourly
Kay and Associates INC Oceanside, CA
Aircraft Mechanic I (Flight Line) #9851  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 controls, and...
Jun 20, 2026
Full time
Aircraft Mechanic I (H-60)- Los Alamitos
$42.05 hourly
Kay and Associates INC Los Alamitos, CA
Aircraft Mechanic I (H-60) #9821  Los Alamitos, 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, 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 controls, and plumbing and...