Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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air traffic controller
ESCO occupation · 33 essential, 5 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
airport planning
operate airport control tower
common aviation safety regulations
read 3D displays
follow given instructions
assist during take off and landing
ensure public safety and security
maintain concentration for long periods
assist in the conducting of flight checks
comply with checklists
apply airport standards and regulations
apply technical communication skills
stay alert
use different communication channels
have spatial awareness
possess visual literacy
monitor aviation meteorology
celestial navigation
operate radar equipment
air traffic control operations
electronics
give instructions to staff
aircraft flight control systems
electrical systems used in transportation
pre-flight procedures for IFR flights
aviation meteorology
handle stressful situations
air transport law
use meteorological information
electronic communication
use air traffic services document
analyse work-related written reports
carry out navigational calculations
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: air traffic instructor · aviation inspector · air traffic safety technician · air traffic manager · rail traffic controller
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.