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
avionics inspector
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 14 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
write inspection reports
conduct performance tests
inspect quality of products
aircraft flight control systems
use testing equipment
test electronic units
create solutions to problems
electromechanics
manage health and safety standards
aircraft mechanics
electricity
mechanics
quality assurance procedures
use technical documentation
engineering processes
electrical engineering
interpret electrical diagrams
common aviation safety regulations
electronics
operate electronic measuring instruments
read engineering drawings
read standard blueprints
Optional & specialised skills
engineering principles
maintain test equipment
send faulty equipment back to assembly line
lead inspections
inspect aircraft for airworthiness
supervise staff
supervise work
manage maintenance operations
act as contact person during equipment incident
perform test run
calibrate electronic instruments
liaise with engineers
prepare audit activities
issue licences
Other matches: aircraft maintenance technician · avionics technician · healthcare inspector · textile quality inspector · utilities inspector
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.