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
private pilot
ESCO occupation · 32 essential, 3 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
aircraft flight control systems
use different communication channels
operate cockpit control panels
visual flight rules
geographic areas
ensure ongoing compliance with regulations
common aviation safety regulations
implement airside safety procedures
operate radar equipment
operate radio navigation instruments
air transport law
apply airport standards and regulations
comply with air traffic control operations
aviation meteorology
ensure efficient communication in air traffic services
operate radio equipment
perform routine flight operations checks
perform take off and landing
apply signalling control procedures
air traffic control operations
perform risk analysis
operate two-way radio systems
follow airport safety procedures
ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations
perform flight manoeuvres
civil aviation regulations
have spatial awareness
pre-flight procedures for IFR flights
undertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirements
read 3D displays
read maps
identify airport safety hazards
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: commercial pilot · aircraft pilot · air force pilot · maritime pilot · ship pilot dispatcher
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.