CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - UNAUDITED (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 18,372	$ 20,229
Accounts receivable, net	152,866	149,669
Inventories, net	227,970	218,042
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	11,964	8,868
Deferred income taxes	32,263	34,485
Total current assets	443,435	431,293
Property, plant and equipment, net	104,223	93,865
Goodwill	712,753	686,271
Intangible assets, net	231,140	200,810
Deferred income taxes	813	1,063
Other assets	82,896	75,912
Total assets	1,575,260	1,489,214
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	363	418
Trade accounts payable	55,162	57,157
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	80,858	92,578
Income taxes payable	8,772	2,067
Total current liabilities	145,155	152,220
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	354,552	328,691
Deferred income taxes	117,856	111,429
Other long-term liabilities	109,351	82,289
Total liabilities	726,914	674,629
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (Note 3)	64,409	39,966
Shareholders' equity:
Common Stock	269	268
Capital in excess of par value	274,305	269,351
Deferred compensation obligation	1,296	1,138
HEICO stock held by irrevocable trust	(1,296)	(1,138)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(19,232)	(8,289)
Retained earnings	451,205	437,757
Total HEICO shareholders' equity	706,945	699,484
Noncontrolling interests	76,992	75,135
Total shareholders' equity	783,937	774,619
Total liabilities and equity	1,575,260	1,489,214
Class A Common Stock [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Common Stock	$ 398	$ 397