Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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aircraft pilot
ESCO occupation · 23 essential, 66 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
aircraft flight control systems
read maps
operate cockpit control panels
apply signalling control procedures
use different communication channels
ensure ongoing compliance with regulations
operate radar equipment
implement airside safety procedures
operate two-way radio systems
read 3D displays
ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations
common aviation safety regulations
air transport law
comply with air traffic control operations
civil aviation regulations
operate radio navigation instruments
operate radio equipment
have spatial awareness
undertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirements
geographic areas
air traffic control operations
visual flight rules
perform take off and landing
Optional & specialised skills
use meteorological information
communicate with customers
identify airport safety hazards
geostationary satellites
apply air force procedures
write work-related reports
military aviation
comply with checklists
identify security threats
carry out navigational calculations
address aircraft mechanical issues
keep task records
perform routine flight operations checks
possess visual literacy
undertake procedures to meet helicopter flight requirements
ensure public safety and security
follow verbal instructions
perform search and rescue missions
work in an aviation team
handle customer complaints
apply military aviation regulations
freight transport methods
run preventive simulations
military code
follow ethical code of conduct in transport services
listen actively
analyse work-related written reports
ensure compliance with types of weapons
apply transportation management concepts
maintain counterweight inside modes of transport
be friendly to passengers
execute flight plans
follow airport safety procedures
maintain relationship with customers
air force operations
act reliably
prepare transportation routes
give instructions to staff
supervise crew
respond to changing navigation circumstances
aviation meteorology
pre-flight procedures for IFR flights
make independent operating decisions
perform risk analysis
surveillance radars
deal with challenging work conditions
ensure smooth on board operations
manage financial risk
respond to customers' inquiries
apply company policies
adapt to changing situations
tolerate stress
perform flight manoeuvres
undertake procedures to meet requirements for flying aircraft heavier than 5,700 kg
handle stressful situations
patrol areas
ensure aircraft compliance with regulation
create a flight plan
comprehensively inspect aircraft
communicate in English in a competent way
apply airport standards and regulations
organise aircraft maintenance
exert a goal-oriented leadership role towards colleagues
ensure efficient communication in air traffic services
airport planning
have computer literacy
Other matches: private pilot · commercial pilot · air force pilot · co-pilot · airline transport 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.