Improve Visibility of OCC Messages to Pilots

Idea Description:
Pilots currently rely on a small, static yellow/green notification box in the upper-right corner of the Complete Flight screen to identify incoming OCC messages (e.g., corrections, approvals). This notification is easy to miss, especially during high-workload moments such as preflight preparation. As a result, pilots must proactively check the box, leading to delays, missed messages, and workflow inefficiencies.

Proposed Solution:
Enhance the visibility and delivery of OCC messages by implementing one or more of the following:

• Display a prominent, larger notification box when a message is received

• Add visual cues such as flashing or color changes to draw attention

• Automatically display incoming OCC messages in a readable text overlay on the screen

Value / Impact:

• Reduces risk of missed or delayed OCC communications

• Improves pilot situational awareness during critical preflight phases

• Decreases workflow interruptions and manual checking behavior

• Speeds up response time to time-sensitive messages

Current Workaround / Pain Point:
Pilots must manually check a small notification box, which is not intuitive and often overlooked. This can lead to situations where pilots are ready for departure but unaware of pending OCC messages, sometimes only noticing after delays.

Who Benefits:

• Pilots (primary users)

• OCC (faster acknowledgment and response)

• Operations overall (improved efficiency and communication reliability)