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 technician
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
common aviation safety regulations
read engineering drawings
wear appropriate protective gear
electrical engineering
electronics principles
electrical wiring plans
troubleshoot
assemble electrical components
electrical systems used in transportation
apply health and safety standards
solder electronics
read standard blueprints
operate soldering equipment
electricity
electronics
apply soldering techniques
aircraft flight control systems
install electrical and electronic equipment
test electronic units
Optional & specialised skills
use CAD software
engineering processes
CADD software
adjust engineering designs
CAD software
engineering principles
follow control of substances hazardous to health procedures
use CADD software
keep records of work progress
maintain electronic equipment
liaise with engineers
maintain electrical equipment
conduct performance tests
CAE software
calibrate electronic instruments
use testing equipment
Other matches: aircraft maintenance technician · avionics inspector · veterinary technician · computer hardware engineering technician · metallurgical 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.