GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2012
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Balances	$ 443,402
Goodwill acquired	84,172
Accrued additional purchase consideration	10,145
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2,771)
Other	309
Balances	535,257
Flight Support Group [Member]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Balances	192,357
Goodwill acquired	0
Accrued additional purchase consideration	0
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0
Other	309
Balances	192,666
Electronic Technologies Group [Member]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Balances	251,045
Goodwill acquired	84,172
Accrued additional purchase consideration	10,145
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2,771)
Other	0
Balances	$ 342,591