Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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airport operations officer
ESCO occupation · 37 essential, 29 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
monitor aviation meteorology
manage obstacle control
conduct safe aircraft marshalling
apply airport standards and regulations
instructions of aerodrome operations
use different communication channels
perform risk analysis
implement improvement procedures in airport operations
operate radio equipment
implement airside safety procedures
prepare notices to airmen for pilots
comply with specifications of aerodrome manual
prepare airport emergency plans
manage car park operations
airport environmental regulations
anticipate installation maintenance
inspect airside area facilities
dangers of marshalling activity
create solutions to problems
communicate verbal instructions
address potential aerodrome hazards
implement airside vehicle control provisions
maintain aerodrome equipment
investigate aircraft accidents
airport planning
identify airport safety hazards
manage removal of disabled aircraft
manage personnel
comply with wildlife hazard management programmes
implement airport emergency plans
ensure accurate screening of luggage in aerodromes
follow given instructions
ensure adherence to aerodrome procedures
manage aircraft parking areas
supervise security at manned access gates
provide assistance to a variety of airport users
inspect airfield facilities
Optional & specialised skills
implement sales strategies
follow ethical code of conduct in transport services
supervise maintenance activities in airports
address problems critically
apply strategic thinking
prepare airport annual budget
ensure customer focus
adopt a relaxed posture
have spatial awareness
leasing process
show diplomacy
work in an aviation team
mark differences in colours
maintain inventory of airport operations
plan event marketing for promotional campaigns
listen actively
apply business acumen
negotiate sales contracts
use logical reasoning
exert a goal-oriented leadership role towards colleagues
write work-related reports
comply with legal regulations
implement strategic management
ensure public safety and security
air traffic control operations
have computer literacy
tolerate stress
implement marketing strategies
airport operating environment
Other matches: airport director · airport chief executive · airport planning engineer · airside safety manager · flight operations officer
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.