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
co-pilot
ESCO occupation · 43 essential, 8 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
use meteorological information
follow verbal instructions
operate two-way radio systems
ensure ongoing compliance with regulations
read maps
handle stressful situations
perform take off and landing
ensure public safety and security
undertake procedures to meet requirements for flying aircraft heavier than 5,700 kg
deal with challenging work conditions
operate radar equipment
prepare transportation routes
perform flight manoeuvres
apply transportation management concepts
use different communication channels
apply signalling control procedures
air transport law
possess visual literacy
air traffic control operations
operate radio equipment
visual flight rules
aviation meteorology
comprehensively inspect aircraft
comply with air traffic control operations
civil aviation regulations
geographic areas
operate radio navigation instruments
ensure smooth on board operations
perform routine flight operations checks
operate cockpit control panels
create a flight plan
ensure aircraft compliance with regulation
undertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirements
read 3D displays
analyse work-related written reports
implement airside safety procedures
aircraft flight control systems
ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations
maintain counterweight inside modes of transport
run preventive simulations
common aviation safety regulations
airport planning
have spatial awareness
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: commercial pilot · private pilot · air force pilot · aircraft pilot · maritime 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.