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
private pilot
ESCO occupation · 32 essential, 3 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
operate cockpit control panels
operate two-way radio systems
perform risk analysis
use different communication channels
perform flight manoeuvres
ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations
air traffic control operations
apply airport standards and regulations
comply with air traffic control operations
undertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirements
aircraft flight control systems
operate radio navigation instruments
identify airport safety hazards
common aviation safety regulations
air transport law
ensure ongoing compliance with regulations
geographic areas
follow airport safety procedures
perform routine flight operations checks
pre-flight procedures for IFR flights
operate radio equipment
read 3D displays
read maps
perform take off and landing
visual flight rules
operate radar equipment
implement airside safety procedures
ensure efficient communication in air traffic services
apply signalling control procedures
aviation meteorology
have spatial awareness
civil aviation regulations
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: commercial pilot · aircraft pilot · air force pilot · maritime pilot · ship pilot dispatcher
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.