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
co-pilot
ESCO occupation · 43 essential, 8 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
have spatial awareness
prepare transportation routes
implement airside safety procedures
air traffic control operations
operate radar equipment
maintain counterweight inside modes of transport
deal with challenging work conditions
read 3D displays
perform flight manoeuvres
geographic areas
visual flight rules
ensure ongoing compliance with regulations
operate radio equipment
handle stressful situations
undertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirements
perform routine flight operations checks
common aviation safety regulations
create a flight plan
ensure aircraft compliance with regulation
comply with air traffic control operations
perform take off and landing
ensure smooth on board operations
follow verbal instructions
apply transportation management concepts
air transport law
use different communication channels
operate radio navigation instruments
use meteorological information
operate cockpit control panels
analyse work-related written reports
civil aviation regulations
undertake procedures to meet requirements for flying aircraft heavier than 5,700 kg
operate two-way radio systems
apply signalling control procedures
aircraft flight control systems
ensure public safety and security
run preventive simulations
aviation meteorology
airport planning
possess visual literacy
ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations
read maps
comprehensively inspect aircraft
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: commercial pilot · private pilot · air force pilot · aircraft pilot · maritime 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.