Jason Killinger

Jason Killinger serves as Associate Professor and Department Head of HVAC Technology at Pennsylvania College of Technology, a position he has held since 2012. He also advises the Student Chapter of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America Association, bridging academic training with industry standards.

His educational background includes a Master of Science in Education with an emphasis on Online Teaching from Wilkes University (2015) and a Bachelor of Science in HVAC Technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology (1997). This dual expertise in technical HVAC systems and pedagogical methods shapes his instructional approach.

Professor Killinger's professional focus spans Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning systems, refrigeration engineering, sustainable building practices, and energy-efficient mechanical design. His work integrates academic theory with real-world applications through active industry engagement, particularly in HVAC/R system design and project management.

He holds critical industry certifications including Refrigeration Services Engineers Society "Universal" Proper Refrigeration Practices and serves as Chief Examiner for ARI's/AHRI's Technician Certification Exam. His professional affiliations center on the Air Conditioning Contractors of America Association, where he mentors students through the institutional chapter.

Through Killinger's Custom Sheet Metal & Mechanical—his company operating since 1998—he maintains direct involvement in HVAC/R design and project management, ensuring curriculum relevance. His additional certifications in Solar Spectrum/Heat Transfer training and NOCTI Electrical Occupations demonstrate comprehensive technical mastery across evolving industry domains.