Join the Team

Work With
Palomar Coast

We're building a team of serious professionals — drone pilots, ground crew, and editors — who take the work as seriously as we do. If that's you, we want to hear from you.

Why Work With Us

What We Offer

We're a growing operation built for scale. Contractors who come in early grow with the business.

Flexible Scheduling

Weekend and project-based engagements. Work around your existing commitments — we coordinate flights in advance.

Competitive Pay

Contractor rates commensurate with experience and certification level. Pilot, ground crew, and editorial rates discussed at time of offer.

Diverse Work

Real estate, construction, inspection, and mapping projects across San Diego County. No two jobs are the same.

Growth Opportunity

We're building for scale and acquisition. Contractors who perform have a path to expanded roles as the operation grows.

Open Positions

Who We're
Looking For

All positions are contractor engagements to start. We're building a bench of reliable professionals across three areas.

Contractor

Drone Pilot

Execute flight missions for photography, inspection, and mapping projects across San Diego & North County. You show up prepared, fly the plan, and deliver raw assets on schedule.

  • FAA Part 107 Certificate (required)
  • Own reliable drone equipment
  • Experience in real estate or commercial aerial work
  • Familiarity with LAANC & airspace authorization
  • San Diego / North County based
  • Availability on weekends
  • COI documentation on request
Contractor

Ground Crew

Support flight operations on-site — managing the safety perimeter, coordinating with property contacts, and assisting the pilot during complex shoots or inspections.

  • Reliable, professional, and punctual
  • Comfortable working outdoors in varied conditions
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to follow safety and operational protocols
  • San Diego / North County based
  • Availability on weekends
  • Part 107 certification a plus (not required)
Contractor

Video Editor / Post-Production

Edit and color grade aerial footage for real estate listings, marketing campaigns, and inspection reports. You deliver polished, client-ready assets on tight timelines.

  • Proficiency in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve
  • Portfolio of commercial or real estate video work
  • Experience with 4K footage and color grading
  • Ability to turn around projects within 48 hours
  • Familiarity with social media format requirements
  • Remote-capable with reliable internet
Apply Now

Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch within one week. All positions are open on a rolling basis — there's no deadline.

Before You Apply

We review every application. To give yours the best chance, make sure you can speak to the following in your submission:

  • Your relevant experience and background
  • Your equipment (pilots)
  • Portfolio or sample work (editors)
  • Your availability and location
  • Why Palomar Coast specifically

Gold items marked required in the role cards above are non-negotiable for that position. Please don't apply for pilot roles without a current Part 107 certificate.