OPERATING SEGMENTS OPERATING SEGMENTS (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Amortization	$ 5,537	$ 4,361	$ 14,754	$ 12,241
Flight Support Group [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Amortization	1,689	438	3,212	1,584
Electronic Technologies Group [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Amortization	3,685	3,755	11,053	10,090
Other Primarily Corporate and Inter Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Amortization	$ 163	$ 168	$ 489	$ 567