Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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second officer
ESCO occupation · 28 essential, 8 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
handle stressful situations
aircraft flight control systems
electrical systems used in transportation
aviation meteorology
address aircraft mechanical issues
airport planning
read 3D displays
follow verbal instructions
ensure smooth on board operations
electronics
airport safety regulations
geographic areas
possess visual literacy
operate cockpit control panels
carry out navigational calculations
comply with checklists
ensure compliance with airport security measures
ensure aircraft compliance with regulation
undertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirements
ensure ongoing compliance with regulations
use meteorological information
perform routine flight operations checks
deal with challenging work conditions
ensure public safety and security
comprehensively inspect aircraft
perform aircraft maintenance
air transport law
common aviation safety regulations
Optional & specialised skills
apply airport standards and regulations
have computer literacy
consider economic criteria in decision making
launching of satellites into orbit
undertake procedures to meet helicopter flight requirements
respond to changing navigation circumstances
geostationary satellites
make independent operating decisions
Other matches: aircraft pilot · armed forces officer · chief operating officer · sergeant · second-hand goods specialised seller
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.