The 1911 Group
The 1911 Group is a curated community of accomplished SMU alumni driving business and leadership across Dallas–Fort Worth. Members gain access to exclusive luncheons featuring prominent speakers from business and sports, private dinners at top Park Cities restaurants, and a 300+ member alumni directory to expand both personal and professional networks. With monthly gatherings and over fifteen signature luncheons each year, The 1911 Group fosters genuine connections, collaboration, and idea exchange among SMU’s most driven alumni.
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SMU Stories: A Journey in Aviation with Suresh Narayanan
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In this episode of SMU Stories, we sit down with Suresh Narayanan, a visionary leader whose career spans entrepreneurship, investment, and deep-rooted dedication to the aviation industry. A pilot himself, Suresh’s aviation journey began as a child in his parents’ repair station, inspired by his father’s work as a former Concorde mechanic. With a bachelor’s from Florida State and an MBA from SMU, Suresh’s impressive path includes building the aerospace engineering powerhouse, AQRD, alongside his brother, and serving as COO of JSX, where he honed his expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and innovative operations.
Now the founder of Jets MRO, Suresh is redefining industry standards with a people-first approach, an ethos that has garnered him respect and admiration across the aviation world. Beyond his professional achievements, he remains an active contributor to the aviation community as a YPO-North Texas member and board member at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. Join us as Suresh shares insights into his career journey, his passion for aviation, and his commitment to elevating how the industry treats its people.
