Bio
Jake Pavelka is an American pilot best known for appearing on a variety of reality television shows, most notably The Bachelor, in 2010.
Born in Dallas, Texas, Pavelka began taking flying lessons at the age of 12 and became an airline captain flight instructor at 23.
He worked as a pilot for Atlantic Southeast Airlines and, under the name of Jake Landrum, acted in several television commercials and programs produced in the Dallas area.
Pavelka first appeared as a contestant in the fifth season of The Bachelorette. He was eliminated from the competition, but was brought back to star in the 14th season of The Bachelor.
He was later a contestant on the 10th season of Dancing with the Stars and appeared in Bachelor Pad as well.
He has made guest appearances on several television series including Walker, Texas Ranger, Drop Dead Diva, Party Girl Plus One and The Bold and the Beautiful.