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
avionics technician
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply soldering techniques
electricity
wear appropriate protective gear
install electrical and electronic equipment
test electronic units
assemble electrical components
solder electronics
apply health and safety standards
troubleshoot
electronics
read standard blueprints
electronics principles
operate soldering equipment
electrical engineering
electrical wiring plans
read engineering drawings
aircraft flight control systems
electrical systems used in transportation
common aviation safety regulations
Optional & specialised skills
maintain electrical equipment
follow control of substances hazardous to health procedures
keep records of work progress
use CAD software
CADD software
conduct performance tests
CAD software
use CADD software
use testing equipment
CAE software
maintain electronic equipment
calibrate electronic instruments
engineering processes
adjust engineering designs
liaise with engineers
engineering principles
Other matches: aircraft maintenance technician · avionics inspector · veterinary technician · computer hardware engineering technician · metallurgical technician
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.