Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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airport operations officer
ESCO occupation · 37 essential, 29 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
comply with wildlife hazard management programmes
manage aircraft parking areas
perform risk analysis
address potential aerodrome hazards
inspect airside area facilities
supervise security at manned access gates
prepare notices to airmen for pilots
use different communication channels
implement improvement procedures in airport operations
investigate aircraft accidents
dangers of marshalling activity
manage obstacle control
manage removal of disabled aircraft
apply airport standards and regulations
instructions of aerodrome operations
implement airport emergency plans
ensure adherence to aerodrome procedures
manage personnel
implement airside vehicle control provisions
inspect airfield facilities
comply with specifications of aerodrome manual
communicate verbal instructions
airport environmental regulations
manage car park operations
follow given instructions
monitor aviation meteorology
create solutions to problems
airport planning
conduct safe aircraft marshalling
implement airside safety procedures
ensure accurate screening of luggage in aerodromes
prepare airport emergency plans
maintain aerodrome equipment
provide assistance to a variety of airport users
anticipate installation maintenance
identify airport safety hazards
operate radio equipment
Optional & specialised skills
mark differences in colours
plan event marketing for promotional campaigns
use logical reasoning
comply with legal regulations
have computer literacy
airport operating environment
address problems critically
ensure public safety and security
exert a goal-oriented leadership role towards colleagues
work in an aviation team
air traffic control operations
show diplomacy
tolerate stress
implement strategic management
supervise maintenance activities in airports
follow ethical code of conduct in transport services
negotiate sales contracts
adopt a relaxed posture
apply strategic thinking
implement sales strategies
listen actively
write work-related reports
have spatial awareness
leasing process
implement marketing strategies
ensure customer focus
prepare airport annual budget
apply business acumen
maintain inventory of airport operations
Other matches: flight operations officer · airport chief executive · aviation safety officer · airport maintenance technician · airport environment officer
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.