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
flight operations officer
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 3 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
coordinate flight schedules
manage aviation planning
make time-critical decisions
identify airport safety hazards
manage aircraft support systems
manage budgets
air traffic control operations
ensure flights run to schedule
implement airside safety procedures
exert a goal-oriented leadership role towards colleagues
work in shifts
organise aircraft maintenance
deal with air traffic issues
air transport law
communicate analytical insights
ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations
communicate verbal instructions
manage allocation of flight resources
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: aviation safety officer · aircraft cargo operations coordinator · astronaut · air force officer · second 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.