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
helicopter pilot
ESCO occupation · 39 essential, 4 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
comply with checklists
undertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirements
use meteorological information
perform routine flight operations checks
visual flight rules
perform take off and landing
comprehensively inspect aircraft
ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations
common aviation safety regulations
operate cockpit control panels
comply with air traffic control operations
respond to changing navigation circumstances
geographic areas
operate two-way radio systems
implement airside safety procedures
operate radar equipment
undertake procedures to meet helicopter flight requirements
freight transport methods
aviation meteorology
apply signalling control procedures
air traffic control operations
ensure ongoing compliance with regulations
handle stressful situations
read maps
use different communication channels
address aircraft mechanical issues
have spatial awareness
airport planning
civil aviation regulations
operate radio equipment
aircraft flight control systems
perform risk analysis
possess visual literacy
read 3D displays
ensure aircraft compliance with regulation
operate radio navigation instruments
air transport law
perform flight manoeuvres
follow verbal instructions
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: aircraft pilot · private pilot · commercial pilot · air force 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.