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 engine assembler
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 29 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply health and safety standards
ensure aircraft compliance with regulation
use power tools
read standard blueprints
wear appropriate protective gear
engine components
fasten components
quality standards
aircraft mechanics
read engineering drawings
mechanics
apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
troubleshoot
common aviation safety regulations
electromechanics
bolt engine parts
align components
ensure equipment availability
operation of different engines
use technical documentation
Optional & specialised skills
diagnose defective engines
rivet types
use testing equipment
engineering principles
keep records of work progress
electronics principles
electronics
position engine on test stand
disassemble engines
use CAM software
operate handheld riveting equipment
electricity
send faulty equipment back to assembly line
repair engines
operate soldering equipment
tend riveting machine
calibrate electronic instruments
inspect quality of products
liaise with engineers
set up automotive robot
record test data
engineering processes
operate precision measuring equipment
write records for repairs
operate welding equipment
re-assemble engines
operate lifting equipment
recognise signs of corrosion
conduct performance tests
Other matches: aircraft assembler · vessel engine assembler · aircraft engine tester · motor vehicle engine assembler · aircraft engine specialist
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.