Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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airport operations officer
ESCO occupation · 37 essential, 29 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
perform risk analysis
instructions of aerodrome operations
implement airport emergency plans
manage aircraft parking areas
anticipate installation maintenance
monitor aviation meteorology
apply airport standards and regulations
inspect airside area facilities
investigate aircraft accidents
follow given instructions
manage personnel
airport environmental regulations
conduct safe aircraft marshalling
operate radio equipment
use different communication channels
implement airside vehicle control provisions
implement airside safety procedures
ensure adherence to aerodrome procedures
address potential aerodrome hazards
provide assistance to a variety of airport users
communicate verbal instructions
create solutions to problems
comply with wildlife hazard management programmes
maintain aerodrome equipment
ensure accurate screening of luggage in aerodromes
manage obstacle control
supervise security at manned access gates
airport planning
prepare airport emergency plans
manage car park operations
dangers of marshalling activity
inspect airfield facilities
prepare notices to airmen for pilots
comply with specifications of aerodrome manual
implement improvement procedures in airport operations
manage removal of disabled aircraft
identify airport safety hazards
Optional & specialised skills
implement sales strategies
exert a goal-oriented leadership role towards colleagues
use logical reasoning
mark differences in colours
show diplomacy
plan event marketing for promotional campaigns
negotiate sales contracts
write work-related reports
address problems critically
airport operating environment
apply business acumen
maintain inventory of airport operations
prepare airport annual budget
supervise maintenance activities in airports
ensure public safety and security
work in an aviation team
have spatial awareness
implement strategic management
listen actively
have computer literacy
implement marketing strategies
adopt a relaxed posture
apply strategic thinking
leasing process
ensure customer focus
comply with legal regulations
tolerate stress
air traffic control operations
follow ethical code of conduct in transport services
Other matches: airport director · airport chief executive · airport planning engineer · airside safety manager · flight operations officer
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.