Kay and Associates, Inc.
Airlines and AviationIllinois, United States501-1000 Employees
Kay and Associates, Inc. is an aviation-focused engineering and technical services firm that provides contract management for the deployment of contractor maintenance, contractor support, and contractor logistics services at customer facilities. Its work spans aviation maintenance, aerospace ground equipment, flight services, and technical service support labor acquisitions. Founded in 1960 by Donald Kay, the company has supported the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army, NASA, the United Nations, and foreign customers across regions including Brazil, Malaysia, Kuwait, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. The organization maintains registrations to AS9100D, AS9110C, and ISO 9001:2015, reflecting a standardized approach to quality management and service delivery. Based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, the company positions itself as a prime contractor capable of handling complex maintenance and logistics needs and collaborates with partners through teaming and subcontracting arrangements. A notable government engagement occurred in 2017 when NASA selected Kay and Associates to provide center logistics and aerospace ground equipment support for the Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California.