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
aircraft assembly inspector
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 15 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
mechanics
read standard blueprints
use testing equipment
conduct performance tests
quality assurance procedures
inspect aircraft manufacturing
read engineering drawings
ensure aircraft compliance with regulation
inspect quality of products
manage health and safety standards
engineering processes
use technical documentation
common aviation safety regulations
aircraft mechanics
operate precision measuring equipment
write inspection reports
create solutions to problems
Optional & specialised skills
act as contact person during equipment incident
defense system
issue licences
engineering principles
inspect aircraft for airworthiness
electromechanics
perform test run
supervise work
manage maintenance operations
liaise with engineers
prepare audit activities
send faulty equipment back to assembly line
supervise staff
lead inspections
maintain test equipment
Other matches: aircraft assembly supervisor · aircraft interior technician · aircraft maintenance technician · aircraft engine inspector · aviation 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.