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
avionics inspector
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 14 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
manage health and safety standards
electromechanics
interpret electrical diagrams
mechanics
aircraft mechanics
read standard blueprints
use technical documentation
common aviation safety regulations
create solutions to problems
conduct performance tests
electricity
operate electronic measuring instruments
write inspection reports
use testing equipment
read engineering drawings
quality assurance procedures
inspect quality of products
electrical engineering
test electronic units
electronics
aircraft flight control systems
engineering processes
Optional & specialised skills
perform test run
act as contact person during equipment incident
liaise with engineers
inspect aircraft for airworthiness
supervise staff
supervise work
issue licences
maintain test equipment
manage maintenance operations
engineering principles
calibrate electronic instruments
send faulty equipment back to assembly line
lead inspections
prepare audit activities
Other matches: aircraft maintenance technician · avionics technician · healthcare inspector · textile quality inspector · utilities 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.