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 technician
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
electronics
apply health and safety standards
troubleshoot
read standard blueprints
apply soldering techniques
read engineering drawings
electronics principles
electrical wiring plans
electrical systems used in transportation
solder electronics
assemble electrical components
wear appropriate protective gear
common aviation safety regulations
install electrical and electronic equipment
aircraft flight control systems
test electronic units
operate soldering equipment
electricity
electrical engineering
Optional & specialised skills
follow control of substances hazardous to health procedures
liaise with engineers
engineering principles
adjust engineering designs
CADD software
conduct performance tests
CAD software
keep records of work progress
maintain electronic equipment
use testing equipment
maintain electrical equipment
CAE software
use CADD software
calibrate electronic instruments
use CAD software
engineering processes
Other matches: aircraft maintenance technician · avionics inspector · veterinary technician · computer hardware engineering technician · metallurgical technician
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.