GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, Goodwill by Operating Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Starting Balance	$ 688,489
Goodwill acquired	2,552
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(1,745)
Adjustment to goodwill	27
Ending Balance	689,323
Flight Support Group [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Starting Balance	279,855
Goodwill acquired	2,552
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0
Adjustment to goodwill	0
Ending Balance	282,407
Electronic Technologies Group [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Starting Balance	408,634
Goodwill acquired	0
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(1,745)
Adjustment to goodwill	27
Ending Balance	$ 406,916