CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 23,091	$ 17,500
Accounts receivable, net	108,012	106,414
Inventories, net	183,786	164,967
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	10,820	5,471
Deferred income taxes	22,772	22,286
Total current assets	348,481	316,638
Property, plant and equipment, net	77,126	67,074
Goodwill	516,246	443,402
Intangible assets, net	145,542	78,157
Deferred income taxes	2,268	2,374
Other assets	42,836	33,424
Total assets	1,132,499	941,069
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current maturities of long-term debt	313	335
Trade accounts payable	41,046	43,547
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	58,361	76,376
Income taxes payable	0	3,132
Total current liabilities	99,720	123,390
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	190,467	39,823
Deferred income taxes	88,853	58,899
Other long-term liabilities	40,129	33,373
Total liabilities	419,169	255,485
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (Note 9)	66,217	65,430
Shareholders' equity:
Preferrred Stock	0	0
Common Stock	171	171
Capital in excess of par value	240,167	226,120
Deferred compensation obligation	522	522
HEICO stock held by irrevocable trust	(522)	(522)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(2,543)	3,033
Retained earnings	315,085	299,497
Total HEICO shareholders' equity	553,130	529,071
Noncontrolling interests	93,983	91,083
Total shareholders' equity	647,113	620,154
Total liabilities and equity	1,132,499	941,069
Class A Common Stock [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Common Stock	250	250
Total shareholders' equity	$ 250	$ 250