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
operate cockpit control panels
geographic areas
ensure ongoing compliance with regulations
perform flight manoeuvres
possess visual literacy
common aviation safety regulations
handle stressful situations
ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations
airport planning
freight transport methods
comprehensively inspect aircraft
aircraft flight control systems
have spatial awareness
operate two-way radio systems
comply with checklists
respond to changing navigation circumstances
use meteorological information
operate radio navigation instruments
follow verbal instructions
air traffic control operations
air transport law
use different communication channels
civil aviation regulations
operate radio equipment
visual flight rules
undertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirements
operate radar equipment
address aircraft mechanical issues
apply signalling control procedures
perform risk analysis
read maps
comply with air traffic control operations
perform routine flight operations checks
aviation meteorology
implement airside safety procedures
undertake procedures to meet helicopter flight requirements
perform take off and landing
read 3D displays
ensure aircraft compliance with regulation
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.