Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
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Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
aircraft pilot
ESCO occupation · 23 essential, 66 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
geographic areas
ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations
apply signalling control procedures
operate cockpit control panels
visual flight rules
civil aviation regulations
operate radio navigation instruments
comply with air traffic control operations
have spatial awareness
implement airside safety procedures
air transport law
use different communication channels
common aviation safety regulations
operate two-way radio systems
air traffic control operations
operate radar equipment
undertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirements
operate radio equipment
ensure ongoing compliance with regulations
perform take off and landing
aircraft flight control systems
read maps
read 3D displays
Optional & specialised skills
apply air force procedures
maintain counterweight inside modes of transport
prepare transportation routes
work in an aviation team
deal with challenging work conditions
undertake procedures to meet requirements for flying aircraft heavier than 5,700 kg
aviation meteorology
supervise crew
execute flight plans
ensure aircraft compliance with regulation
perform routine flight operations checks
geostationary satellites
ensure efficient communication in air traffic services
airport planning
air force operations
be friendly to passengers
apply airport standards and regulations
follow ethical code of conduct in transport services
respond to customers' inquiries
ensure compliance with types of weapons
identify security threats
apply transportation management concepts
surveillance radars
perform search and rescue missions
pre-flight procedures for IFR flights
address aircraft mechanical issues
patrol areas
ensure public safety and security
write work-related reports
carry out navigational calculations
act reliably
ensure smooth on board operations
follow airport safety procedures
military aviation
handle stressful situations
handle customer complaints
analyse work-related written reports
apply military aviation regulations
possess visual literacy
use meteorological information
communicate in English in a competent way
maintain relationship with customers
identify airport safety hazards
exert a goal-oriented leadership role towards colleagues
apply company policies
make independent operating decisions
comply with checklists
tolerate stress
military code
freight transport methods
adapt to changing situations
comprehensively inspect aircraft
create a flight plan
give instructions to staff
organise aircraft maintenance
communicate with customers
undertake procedures to meet helicopter flight requirements
keep task records
have computer literacy
manage financial risk
perform flight manoeuvres
run preventive simulations
perform risk analysis
follow verbal instructions
listen actively
respond to changing navigation circumstances
Other matches: private pilot · commercial pilot · air force pilot · co-pilot · airline transport pilot
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.