Charles Probst

Charles Probst serves as an Assistant Professor in Automotive Technology at Pennsylvania College of Technology, where he has been faculty since 2005. Based in the Automotive Technology Center (ATC), Room 132, he teaches within the Honda PACT program and holds dual contact points via email (cprobst@pct.edu) and phone extension 7121.

His educational foundation includes a B.S. in Workforce Education and Development from The Pennsylvania State University and a Certificate in Diesel Technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology.

Professor Probst's professional expertise centers on automotive diagnostics, diesel systems, and regulatory compliance training. His work integrates hands-on technical instruction with safety and emissions standards, emphasizing real-world applicability through industry partnerships like Honda PACT. The curriculum bridges academic theory with dealership-level technician competencies.

His professional recognition includes:

• Honda and Acura Certified Master Technician credentials
• State-certified Pennsylvania Safety Inspection and Emission Instructor qualifications
• ASE Master Automobile Technician certification with Advanced Engine Performance specialization
• MACS Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling certification

With 30+ years of combined industry and academic experience—including 8 years as a dealership technician and 7 years as a diesel technician—Probst shapes workforce-ready graduates through the Automotive Technology Center. His teaching directly translates field experience into classroom instruction without documented research grants or student advising specifics.