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 assembly inspector
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 15 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
common aviation safety regulations
ensure aircraft compliance with regulation
mechanics
read engineering drawings
use technical documentation
use testing equipment
read standard blueprints
create solutions to problems
engineering processes
quality assurance procedures
operate precision measuring equipment
manage health and safety standards
inspect aircraft manufacturing
inspect quality of products
aircraft mechanics
write inspection reports
conduct performance tests
Optional & specialised skills
electromechanics
lead inspections
issue licences
supervise work
engineering principles
send faulty equipment back to assembly line
prepare audit activities
liaise with engineers
maintain test equipment
supervise staff
perform test run
manage maintenance operations
defense system
inspect aircraft for airworthiness
act as contact person during equipment incident
Other matches: aircraft assembly supervisor · aircraft interior technician · aircraft maintenance technician · aircraft engine inspector · aviation inspector
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.