John Beneke
Department Manager, Fire & Fluids
United States
John has been involved in aerospace powerplant fire testing and fluid systems simulation for more than 35 years, supporting defense and industrial aerospace programs.
Experience
John Beneke has more than 35 years of experience in aerospace testing, specializing in powerplant fire testing and the simulation of complex hydraulic and fuel systems. His career spans aerospace, defense, and industrial fluid-system applications.
At Element Minneapolis, John serves as Fire and Fluids Department Manager, where he oversees sales, project management, and technical execution of fire and fluid testing programs. He has played a key role in expanding and modernizing the laboratory’s fire testing capabilities.
Career Highlights
- Led the evolution of fire test offerings at the Bloomington location
- Designed and constructed a fire test cell with integrated robotic arm for burner manipulation
- Designed a multi‑function airflow plenum supporting complex engine nacelle certification programs