aircraft mechanic

aircraft mechanic ii

site supervisor

supply technician

aircraft maintenance technician

Kay & Associates, Inc.

First was told by Kay it was 40 hours a week some OT. well it was not 6 am To 6pm mandatory with every Saturday for the first three month's, The revolving door continued as well during my work for B&B Smartworx. This was not a big out fit mind you.
It was a bit concerning but none the less I kept going on with my Business. I Would Come in give more then what is expected every day. The Pay was horrible. And it was never good enough when it came to exceeding production demands.
Still learned I was a Hard and precise worker being thrown into extreme conditions, and worked well with others. And did my Job well and beyond what was called.
        Kay & associates leading Management was no where to be found after this Company slowed down and sent people home Which I complained to them about it and that I at least need 40 hours a week! So on a daily basis almost exactly a year later when I started. Did not receive a 40 hour work week since last year. a complete polar opposite. Now Kay & associates accepted the notion from the company their reason was a work stoppage/slowdown Which Kay & Associates called me needed to tell me they had to cancel my assignment due to lack of work. No need to show back to work this following Monday. Which Mind you they were still pulling people in to hire just recently as well the Postings they have for all Positions currently on this website.
Makes a lot of Sense right???
There was nothing hard about the Job.
And there were some good employees that I had a fun with and  were very Productive Together and exceeded above there standards and it did not matter who I worked with. Getting My work done and always having to help others. But it was never the other way around.That was an issue as well but always there on time ready to work.
 I also saw management and supervisors let go of people for no good reason, and with good manipulating tactics then to find out they Lie or make a story to get an employee to get out the door. when the word gets around. Now did Kay and the employer hand in hand have anything to do with the way I was handled??? I don't have the answer to that But I am sure the People that do know are the ones who have to live with themselves. Not Me!
If you want a great career with no possible advancement making not even a guarantee salary of 23,000 and no Benefits. A revolving door when the place gets to busy and they don't know how to manage it or treat people with respect and dignity.Then This is the place for you, Even if an Agency wither it is Kay blesses you there optimistic vibe to connect you forward with a possible employment by a company  Known now as Atvantech B&B Smartworx.

Laid-back work space, self-paced for the most part, with more emphasis put on getting orders done RIGHT than getting them done quickly.  Relaxed supervisors who are patient with newbie mistakes. The worst part of the job was the inability to switch to part time.  The company (B+B Smartworx) apparently does not allow any part time workers.  This makes it almost impossible to work and go to school.  Also, being hired on with Kay & Associates does not guarantee that you ever become hired on with B+B Smartworx, but I would still recommend this company to others.

I enjoyed my time more or less working here. The employees were nice most of them management seemed to do their job mostly. This place though the hours you get it's hard cause you sometimes have to work overtime daily till 6 oclock at night possibly even 7pm. That's rough on you. I had a nice supervisor I personally thought cause he helped me and allowed me to take off when I needed to. Some of the employees though have been there so long some of them think they're the boss instead of the management that is what drove me away. Other than that it was a good place to work. They have popcorn made every Friday in the caferteria and do fundraisers with games and food. The pay is just ok could be better.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The job security and comradery, can easily move up to MECH II position if you desire and the opportunity to travel usually within the state of home base.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Sometimes manning is not enough and over task on different job assignments. Management are out of control on different priorities for one main work center to get job done.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work place environment is somewhat mirror to an active duty military with an option of OT. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
The usual day is easy especially for people with military Naval aviation background.

What is the best part of working at the company?
FRCNW work site at NAS Whidbey Is had a good work environment.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Initially the work load was quite heavy and fast paced but slowed over the last year. most visits by the company were few but could be stressful at times.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work in my environment culture was really good I wouldn't mind going back to work there.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
The work side was with the customer and not directly at the company usually the work day was really good some being more stressful than others but overall a pleasant place to work.

Working on a contract field team build-up and tear-down of jet engines.
Sight manager was a good fit for our team, keep us busy and on task
The Team works together good and most days were uneventful, production and quality was very high.
The hardest part working here is dealing with other organization, either there standards were not as high or they didn't have the supervision to keep them on task.
Job satisfaction in this position is great; However, I would have like to have a stronger opportunity for advancement. Would of liked to have been challenged with more responsablity.

the job its self is great, and the pay was OK. But the drama and rumors within this workplace make for a hostile and tense work environment. Staff are Constantly trying to hurt each other. Its a vicious cycle. And when you complain to get help, management sweeps it under the rug because usually the people causing the issues have been there for years and years, and they are friends with the higher ups, so as a new person you are completely on your own here. The stress completely out weighs the pay. Proceed with this company at your own risk. And im not talking badly about the KAY corporation as a whole, im talking badly about the fort polk job site. good luck.

The jobs is structured very much like the military.  This is why its a good transition job from military life to civilian life but not recommended for long term employment. 
The medical benefits are not that great and are extremity expensive. 
The companies 401K program is terrible and the company does not match  contributions at all. 
Now that they are union they give pay raises every year but not based on job performance and growth opportunity is minimal if at all. 
Vacation time and sick time are combined and slow growing.

Hostile work environment, Kay and Associates is profit driven - not quality driven. There is no management just government over site. Kay and Associates underbids a contract by cutting management positions. Kay and Associates frowns upon collective bargaining. Pay is good, but don't expect any benefits. Kay and Associates is a contract company all they provide is manpower, no services. All they do is manage contracts. The government contract is usually 3 years and individual contracts 1 year. Basically it's a temporary position. Not really a secure job.

Morning attendance meeting at 0600, assigning tasks and safety briefing. I have learned a great deal by supervising personnel for 3 years in my capacity. Outstanging Management Support from the home office makes my job a lot easier. My co- workers consist of 35 decicated professionals. The hardest part of my job is helping personell with personal issues. The most enjoyable part of my job is always meeting our production goals from day one.

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Aircraft mechanic 1 salary reported	$45.47 per hour
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Supply technician 9 salaries reported	$33.37 per hour
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