Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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Electrician
Civil engineer
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maritime pilot
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 8 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
vessel stability principles
anchor ships to the port
maintain ship logs
assist water-based navigation
use rigging tools
regulate the speed of ships in ports
guide ships into docks
maintain counterweight inside modes of transport
analyse weather forecast
assist in maritime rescue operations
ensure compliance with port regulations
pilot vessel into ports
conduct water navigation
principles of cargo stowage
monitor aviation meteorology
local waters of the port
use water navigation devices
plan vessel pilotage
coordinate dock operations
carry out ship-to-shore operations
steer vessels in ports
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: ship pilot dispatcher · maritime instructor · private pilot · commercial pilot · aircraft 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.