Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
aircraft assembler
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 27 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
read engineering drawings
mechanics
read standard blueprints
operate drill press
wear appropriate protective gear
common aviation safety regulations
electromechanics
fasten components
troubleshoot
apply health and safety standards
ensure equipment availability
assemble metal parts
apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
align components
aircraft mechanics
quality standards
use technical documentation
use power tools
Optional & specialised skills
tend riveting machine
tend computer numerical control lathe machine
set up automotive robot
liaise with engineers
operate handheld riveting equipment
follow safety procedures when working at heights
use CAM software
engineering processes
use welding equipment
perform aircraft maintenance
cut metal products
defense system
tend CNC metal punch press
archive documentation related to the work
inspect quality of products
record test data
tend CNC milling machine
operate lifting equipment
program a CNC controller
conduct performance tests
keep records of work progress
use testing equipment
rivet types
engineering principles
tend CNC drilling machine
tend CNC grinding machine
tend CNC laser cutting machine
Other matches: aircraft assembly inspector · aircraft assembly supervisor · aircraft engine assembler · aircraft interior technician · aircraft de-icer installer
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.