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
visual flight rules
ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations
perform flight manoeuvres
aircraft flight control systems
civil aviation regulations
perform take off and landing
ensure ongoing compliance with regulations
ensure efficient communication in air traffic services
implement airside safety procedures
use different communication channels
operate radar equipment
apply signalling control procedures
read 3D displays
aviation meteorology
operate radio equipment
apply airport standards and regulations
undertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirements
comply with air traffic control operations
air transport law
follow airport safety procedures
common aviation safety regulations
pre-flight procedures for IFR flights
geographic areas
operate radio navigation instruments
identify airport safety hazards
have spatial awareness
operate cockpit control panels
perform risk analysis
air traffic control operations
read maps
perform routine flight operations checks
operate two-way radio systems
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.