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ACQUISITIONS (Details Textuals)
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Disclosure Impracticable The amount of net sales and earnings of Aeroworks and Harter included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations is not material. Had the Aeroworks and Harter acquisitions been consummated as of November 1, 2013, net sales, net income from consolidated operations, net income attributable to HEICO, and basic and diluted net income per share attributable to HEICO shareholders on a pro forma basis for the six and three months ended April 30, 2015 and April 30, 2014 would not have been materially different than the reported amounts.
Aeroworks [Member]  
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Effective Date of Acquisition Jan. 31, 2015
Name of Acquired Entity Aeroworks International Holdings, B.V.
Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired 80.00%us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionPercentageOfVotingInterestsAcquired
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Description of Acquired Entity Aeroworks, which is headquartered in The Netherlands and maintains significant production facilities in Thailand and Laos, is a manufacturer of both composite and metal parts used primarily in aircraft interior applications, including seating, galleys, lavatories, doors, and overhead bins.
Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners 20.00%us-gaap_MinorityInterestOwnershipPercentageByNoncontrollingOwners
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Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Description The total consideration includes an accrual representing the fair value of contingent consideration that the Company may be obligated to pay should Aeroworks meet certain earnings objectives during each of the first four years following the acquisition.
Harter [Member]  
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Effective Date of Acquisition Jan. 31, 2015
Name of Acquired Entity Harter Aerospace, LLC
Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired 80.10%us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionPercentageOfVotingInterestsAcquired
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Description of Acquired Entity Harter is a globally recognized component and accessory maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) station specializing in commercial aircraft accessories, including thrust reverse actuation systems and pneumatics, and electromechanical components.
Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners 19.90%us-gaap_MinorityInterestOwnershipPercentageByNoncontrollingOwners
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TEP [Member]  
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Effective Date of Acquisition May 01, 2015
Name of Acquired Entity Thermal Energy Products, Inc.
Description of Acquired Entity TEP engineers, designs and manufactures removable/reusable insulation systems for industrial, commercial, aerospace and defense applications.