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Bachelor Jake Pavelka Bio

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Bachelor Jake Pavelka BioJake Pavelka photo by ABC.

Fast Facts:

Name: Jake Pavelka
Age: 31 (in October, 2009)
Occupation: Pilot
Hometown: Denton, Texas

Reality TV Fame:

Jake Pavelka became ABC's 14th Bachelor after competing on the fifth season of The Bachelorette.

See photos of Jake here.

Childhood:

Jake grew up in Denton, Texas with his happily married parents and his brothers Jason and Matt. After discovering his passion for flying as a young child, Jake took his first flying lessons at only twelve years old.

Career:

Jake, who attended the University of North Texas and Embry Engineering University for Aerospace Science, is an airline pilot. He also became an airline captain flight instructor when he was 23 years old.

Ideal Woman:

According to ABC, Jake wants a woman who is intelligent, confident, energetic, and spontaneous.

Take this quiz to find out if you would be a good match for Jake.

Hobbies:

Jake enjoys flying acrobatic planes, woodworking -- and taking dance lessons!

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