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3.4 KiB

Competences — co-pilot

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/807a1ac3-4f56-41f3-a68c-d653d558eb0a).

Essential

  • air traffic control operations (knowledge)
  • air transport law (knowledge)
  • aircraft flight control systems (knowledge)
  • airport planning (knowledge)
  • analyse work-related written reports (skill/competence)
  • apply signalling control procedures (skill/competence)
  • apply transportation management concepts (skill/competence)
  • aviation meteorology (knowledge)
  • balance transportation cargo (skill/competence)
  • civil aviation regulations (knowledge)
  • common aviation safety regulations (knowledge)
  • comply with air traffic control operations (skill/competence)
  • create a flight plan (skill/competence)
  • deal with challenging work conditions (skill/competence)
  • ensure aircraft compliance with regulation (skill/competence)
  • ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations (skill/competence)
  • ensure ongoing compliance with regulations (skill/competence)
  • ensure public safety and security (skill/competence)
  • ensure smooth on board operations (skill/competence)
  • follow verbal instructions (skill/competence)
  • geographic areas (knowledge)
  • handle stressful situations in the work place (skill/competence)
  • have spatial awareness (skill/competence)
  • implement airside safety procedures (skill/competence)
  • inspect aircraft (skill/competence)
  • interpret visual literacy (skill/competence)
  • operate cockpit control panels (skill/competence)
  • operate radar equipment (skill/competence)
  • operate radio equipment (skill/competence)
  • operate radio navigation instruments (skill/competence)
  • operate two-way radio systems (skill/competence)
  • perform flight manoeuvres (skill/competence)
  • perform routine flight operations checks (skill/competence)
  • perform take off and landing (skill/competence)
  • prepare transportation routes (skill/competence)
  • read 3D displays (skill/competence)
  • read maps (skill/competence)
  • run preventive simulations (skill/competence)
  • undertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirements (skill/competence)
  • undertake procedures to meet requirements for flying aircraft heavier than 5,700 kg (skill/competence)
  • use different communication channels (skill/competence)
  • use meteorological information (skill/competence)
  • visual flight rules (knowledge)

Optional

  • analyse weather forecast (skill/competence)
  • apply airport standards and regulations (skill/competence)
  • be friendly to passengers (skill/competence)
  • carry out navigational calculations (skill/competence)
  • communicate with customers (skill/competence)
  • geostationary satellites (knowledge)
  • respond to changing navigation circumstances (skill/competence)
  • tolerate stress (skill/competence)
  • write work-related reports (skill/competence)

Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 19 ads, as of 2026-07-10)

Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.

Hard skills

  • aircraft operation — 32 %
  • flight operations — 26 %
  • flight planning — 26 %
  • weather analysis — 16 %
  • weight and balance calculation — 16 %
  • faa compliance — 16 %

Responsibilities

  • aircraft operation — 26 %