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 gas turbine engine overhaul technician
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
quality standards
disassemble engines
apply health and safety standards
mechanics
wear appropriate protective gear
read engineering drawings
adjust tightness of engine parts
use technical documentation
use power tools
read standard blueprints
operation of different engines
engine components
recognise signs of corrosion
common aviation safety regulations
re-assemble engines
fasten components
troubleshoot
align components
bolt engine parts
aircraft mechanics
Optional & specialised skills
keep records of work progress
operate soldering equipment
repair engines
operate handheld riveting equipment
operate welding equipment
evaluate engine performance
use testing equipment
electromechanics
tend riveting machine
operate precision measuring equipment
engineering principles
liaise with engineers
conduct performance tests
position engine on test stand
rivet types
engineering processes
diagnose defective engines
write records for repairs
record test data
operate lifting equipment
Other matches: aircraft engine inspector · aircraft engine assembler · wind turbine technician · aircraft engine tester · refurbishing 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.