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 engine inspector
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
electromechanics
manage health and safety standards
read engineering drawings
write inspection reports
use technical documentation
inspect quality of products
create solutions to problems
aircraft mechanics
operation of different engines
engine components
inspect aircraft manufacturing
read standard blueprints
common aviation safety regulations
conduct performance tests
mechanics
engineering processes
evaluate engine performance
use testing equipment
operate precision measuring equipment
quality assurance procedures
Optional & specialised skills
record test data
re-assemble engines
lead inspections
supervise staff
inspect aircraft for airworthiness
supervise work
manage maintenance operations
engineering principles
send faulty equipment back to assembly line
position engine on test stand
issue licences
maintain test equipment
disassemble engines
act as contact person during equipment incident
perform test run
liaise with engineers
aircraft flight control systems
diagnose defective engines
prepare audit activities
Other matches: aircraft assembly inspector · aircraft maintenance technician · aircraft assembly supervisor · aviation inspector · aircraft interior technician
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.