(CXL Moved to CF) Flight Vector - VOCUS Integration

Problem Statement

FirstEnergy currently use the Vocus Flight Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) for fixed-wing operations via PFM. However, helicopter operations (managed in Flight Vector) lack this integration, resulting in a fragmented risk assessment process. This forces them to rely on manual FRATs, limiting the ability to plan proactively and maintain consistency across operations.

Desired Outcome

We’d like to integrate Flight Vector with the Vocus platform to:

• Automatically generate flight risk assessments from scheduled and duty data

• Enable scenario planning (pre-trip risk previews)

• Replace current manual FRAT with a rules-driven, automated process

• Maintain compliance with FARs and FE’s internal Flight Operations Manual

Key Requirements

• Data Sync: Flight schedules, duty events, aircraft info, and user profiles

• Risk Engine Integration: Push data to Vocus API

• Custom Rule Sets: Import and configure rules based on FE ops manual

• Scenario Planning: Run risk assessments on planned (not just confirmed) flights

• UI Support: View risk assessments directly within Flight Vector

• Support for Custom Airfields used in rotorcraft operations

Open Questions

• Should risk assessments be embedded in Flight Vector or accessed externally?

• What specific data fields are needed for full assessment accuracy?

• How will rule set creation and updates be handled?

• What are the mobile access options for flight crews?

Next Steps

• Flight Vector team to review Vocus API documentation

• Vocus to provide test credentials and provision a test environment