Alden Richards is charting a new course—this time, into the skies.

The actor, producer, and entrepreneur revealed that he’s officially pursuing his dream of becoming a pilot, sharing photos from his first day at flight school on Social Media. Dressed in a full pilot uniform and flashing his signature smile, Alden looked every bit the leading man—even on the runway.

“Day 1,” he simply captioned the post, giving fans a glimpse into this exciting new chapter of his life.

Known for conquering screens and stages alike, Alden is now proving that it’s never too late to chase new dreams—even at 30, even at 35, even at cruising altitude. Safe skies, Captain Alden—we’ll be cheering you on from the ground!