CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 22,262	$ 17,500
Accounts receivable, net	114,427	106,414
Inventories, net	187,395	164,967
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	8,491	5,471
Deferred income taxes	24,635	22,286
Total current assets	357,210	316,638
Property, plant and equipment, net	78,595	67,074
Goodwill	535,257	443,402
Intangible assets, net	153,113	78,157
Deferred income taxes	2,464	2,374
Other assets	44,876	33,424
Total assets	1,171,515	941,069
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current maturities of long-term debt	318	335
Trade accounts payable	43,511	43,547
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	71,628	76,376
Income taxes payable	9,890	3,132
Total current liabilities	125,347	123,390
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	174,400	39,823
Deferred income taxes	88,981	58,899
Other long-term liabilities	51,782	33,373
Total liabilities	440,510	255,485
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (Note 9)	59,096	65,430
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred Stock	0	0
Common Stock	213	171
Capital in excess of par value	241,193	226,120
Deferred compensation obligation	522	522
HEICO stock held by irrevocable trust	(522)	(522)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(1,351)	3,033
Retained earnings	334,582	299,497
Total HEICO shareholders' equity	574,950	529,071
Noncontrolling interests	96,959	91,083
Total shareholders' equity	671,909	620,154
Total liabilities and equity	1,171,515	941,069
Class A Common Stock [Member]
Shareholders' equity:
Common Stock	313	250
Total shareholders' equity	$ 313	$ 250