CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - UNAUDITED (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 15,239	$ 15,499
Accounts receivable, net	150,214	157,022
Inventories, net	224,109	218,893
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	14,033	17,022
Deferred income taxes	31,002	33,036
Total current assets	434,597	441,472
Property, plant and equipment, net	96,802	97,737
Goodwill	687,044	688,489
Intangible assets, net	234,170	241,558
Deferred income taxes	1,529	1,791
Other assets	69,424	61,968
Total assets	1,523,566	1,533,015
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	1,148	697
Trade accounts payable	51,837	54,855
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	77,175	105,734
Income taxes payable	14,443	0
Total current liabilities	144,603	161,286
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	378,137	376,818
Deferred income taxes	124,219	128,482
Other long-term liabilities	90,863	83,976
Total liabilities	737,822	750,562
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (Note 2)	58,003	59,218
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred Stock	0	0
Common Stock	268	268
Class A Common Stock	396	396
Capital in excess of par value	259,155	255,889
Deferred compensation obligation	1,138	1,138
HEICO stock held by irrevocable trust	(1,138)	(1,138)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(2,318)	144
Retained earnings	349,741	349,649
Total HEICO shareholders' equity	607,242	606,346
Noncontrolling interests	120,499	116,889
Total shareholders' equity	727,741	723,235
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,523,566	$ 1,533,015