Erickson (EACIQ) 10-K 14 Mar 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 03, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Trading Symbol	'EAC	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Erickson Air-Crane Inc.	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001490165	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	13,789,534	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$76,354,022

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$1,881	$1,468	$268	$1,928
Restricted cash	2,883	3,781	'	'
Accounts receivable net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $991 and $460 in 2013 and 2012, respectively	65,987	24,446	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,360	1,426	'	'
Income tax receivable	135	1,048	'	'
Deferred tax assets	3,715	8,208	'	'
Total current assets	77,961	40,377	'	'
Aircraft support parts, net	126,696	93,041	'	'
Aircraft, net	127,179	66,673	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	109,382	54,675	'	'
Other intangible assets, net	22,908	'	'	'
Goodwill	234,554	'	'	'
Other non-current assets	28,625	2,057	'	'
Total assets	727,305	256,823	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Accounts Payable	29,035	8,746	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	'	71,202	'	'
Accrued and other current liabilities	41,233	19,662	'	'
Income tax payable	621	6,275	'	'
Total current liabilities	70,889	105,885	'	'
Long-term debt, less current portion	16,160	26,674	'	'
Long-term revolving credit facilities	68,086	'	'	'
Long-term notes payable	355,000	'	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	1,819	1,415	'	'
Uncertain tax positions	5,669	'	'	'
Deferred tax liabilities	16,775	17,481	'	'
Total liabilities	534,398	151,455	'	'
Stockholders' equity (deficit):	'	'	'	'
Common stock; $0.0001 par value; 110,000,000 shares authorized; 13,787,914 and 9,726,785 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively	1	1	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	179,954	101,833	'	'
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	12,104	2,447	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-42	71	'	'
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) attributable to Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated	192,017	104,352	'	'
Noncontrolling interest	890	1,016	'	'
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	192,907	105,368	-9,145	-15,598
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$727,305	$256,823	'	'

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Accounts receivable, allowances for doubtful accounts	$991	$460
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, authorized shares	110,000,000	110,000,000
Common stock, issued shares	13,787,914	9,726,785
Common stock, outstanding shares	13,787,914	9,726,785

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net revenues:	$318,221	$180,824	$152,769
Cost of revenues	222,108	119,405	107,296
Gross profit	96,113	61,419	45,473
Operating expenses:	'	'	'
General and administrative	37,366	17,232	13,023
Research and development	4,000	4,683	4,827
Selling and marketing	7,755	6,071	9,940
Restructuring charges	'	'	1,084
Total operating expenses	49,121	27,986	28,874
Operating income (loss)	46,992	33,433	16,599
Other income (expense):	'	'	'
Interest income (expense), net	-25,175	-6,990	-9,150
Interest income (expense) related to tax contingencies	-13	'	2,745
Amortization of debt issuance costs	-2,067	-1,174	-875
Unrealized foreign exchange gain (loss)	309	-322	1,819
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	-215	'	'
Realized foreign exchange gain (loss)	-172	788	-956
Gain (loss) on disposal of equipment	1	-5	26
Other income (expense), net	-3,674	119	1,126
Total other income (expense)	-31,006	-7,584	-5,265
Net income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest	15,986	25,849	11,334
Income tax expense (benefit)	6,120	10,213	-4,926
Net income (loss)	9,866	15,636	16,260
Less: Net income (loss) related to noncontrolling interest	-209	-406	-390
Net income (loss) attributable to Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated	9,657	15,230	15,870
Dividends on Redeemable Preferred Stock	'	2,795	9,151
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	9,657	12,435	6,719
Net income (loss)	9,866	15,636	16,260
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-107	136	-402
Comprehensive income (loss)	9,759	15,772	15,858
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	-215	-435	-202
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated	$9,544	$15,337	$15,656
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders	'	'	'
Basic	$0.86	$1.78	$6,718.57
Diluted	$0.82	$1.78	$6,718.57
Weighted average shares outstanding	'	'	'
Basic	11,221,005	6,981,027	1,000
Diluted	11,834,506	6,981,027	1,000

Consolidated_Statements_of_Pre

Consolidated Statements of Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (USD $)	Total	Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Total Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) of Erickson Air-Crane [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest Amount [Member]
				Class A [Member]
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2010	($15,598,000)	$57,010,000	'	$1,000	'	($16,707,000)	$178,000	($16,528,000)	$930,000
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2010	'	34,999.50	'	1,000	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends accrued on redeemable preferred stock	-9,151,000	9,151,000	'	'	'	-9,151,000	'	-9,151,000	'
Noncontrolling interest dividend	-254,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-254,000
Components of comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	16,260,000	'	'	'	'	15,870,000	'	15,870,000	390,000
Foreign currency translation	-402,000	'	'	'	'	'	-214,000	-214,000	-188,000
Comprehensive income (loss)	15,858,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	-9,145,000	66,161,000	'	1,000	'	-9,988,000	-36,000	-10,023,000	878,000
Ending Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011	'	34,999.50	'	1,000	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends accrued on redeemable preferred stock	-2,795,000	2,795,000	'	'	'	-2,795,000	'	-2,795,000	'
Noncontrolling interest dividend	-297,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-297,000
Stock-based compensation	2,118,000	'	'	'	2,118,000	'	'	2,118,000	'
Stock-based compensation (in shares)	'	'	214,933	'	'	'	'	'	'
Conversion of Preferred, Series A Preferred Stock and Class A Common Stock to common stock	68,956,000	-68,956,000	500	-1,000	68,956,000	'	'	68,956,000	'
Conversion of Preferred, Series A Preferred Stock and Class A Common Stock to common stock (in shares)	'	-34,999.50	4,802,970	-1,000	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of common stock related to IPO, net	31,454,000	'	500	'	31,454,000	'	'	31,454,000	'
Issuance of common stock related to IPO, net (in shares)	'	'	4,800,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Shares withheld for payment of taxes	-695,000	'	'	'	-695,000	'	'	-695,000	'
Shares withheld for payment of taxes (in shares)	'	'	-91,118	'	'	'	'	'	'
Components of comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	15,636,000	'	'	'	'	15,230,000	'	15,230,000	406,000
Foreign currency translation	136,000	'	'	'	'	'	107,000	107,000	29,000
Comprehensive income (loss)	15,772,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	105,368,000	'	1,000	'	101,833,000	2,447,000	71,000	104,352,000	1,016,000
Ending Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	'	'	9,726,785	'	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of Series A Preferred Stock	'	78,044,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of Series A Preferred Stock (in shares)	'	4,008,439	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Noncontrolling interest dividend	-341,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-341,000
Issuance of Restricted Stock Units	'	'	87,634	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	792,000	'	'	'	792,000	'	'	792,000	'
Conversion of Preferred, Series A Preferred Stock and Class A Common Stock to common stock	78,044,000	-78,044,000	'	'	78,044,000	'	'	78,044,000	'
Conversion of Preferred, Series A Preferred Stock and Class A Common Stock to common stock (in shares)	'	-4,008,439	4,008,439	'	'	'	'	'	'
Shares withheld for payment of taxes	-715,000	'	'	'	-715,000	'	'	-715,000	'
Shares withheld for payment of taxes (in shares)	'	'	-34,944	'	'	'	'	'	'
Components of comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	9,866,000	'	'	'	'	9,657,000	'	9,657,000	209,000
Foreign currency translation	-107,000	'	'	'	'	'	-113,000	-113,000	6,000
Comprehensive income (loss)	9,759,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$192,907,000	'	$1,000	'	$179,954,000	$12,104,000	($42,000)	$192,017,000	$890,000
Ending Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	'	'	13,787,914	'	'	'	'	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	$9,866	$15,636	$16,260
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	33,328	21,661	24,314
Deferred income taxes	5,214	2,682	4,589
Non-cash interest expense on debt	1,877	3,137	3,158
Non-cash interest (income) expense on tax contingencies	13	'	-2,745
Stock-based compensation	792	2,118	'
Non-cash tax settlement	72	5,964	-9,451
Write-off of debt issuance costs related to the early extinguishment of debt	215	'	'
Non-cash interest income on loans	-140	'	'
Amortization of debt issuance costs	2,067	1,174	875
Loss (gain) on sale of equipment	-1	5	-26
Loss on sale of term loan note receivable	3,441	'	'
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding effects of acquisitions of businesses:	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	-20,991	2,679	-4,648
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	427	2,803	484
Income tax receivable	915	201	-1,248
Aircraft support parts, net	-32,001	-27,355	-42,717
Other non-current assets	-3,131	'	'
Accounts payable	-19,502	-85	-2,236
Accrued and other current liabilities	-6,350	199	-4,770
Income tax payable	-304	6,215	1,498
Other long-term liabilities	342	-2,912	-4,060
Uncertain tax positions	-856	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-24,792	28,158	-20,723
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired (see Note 6)	-226,868	'	'
Restricted cash	958	1,438	-998
Purchases of aircraft and property, plant and equipment	-56,104	-22,736	-11,413
Purchases of intangible assets	-2,205	'	'
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest	-341	-297	-254
Proceeds from sale of term loan note receivable	1,660	'	'
Decrease (increase) in other assets	-35	103	-418
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-282,935	-21,492	-13,083
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of expenses	'	31,454	'
Repayments of subordinated notes	-27,572	'	'
Repayments of credit facilities	-250,215	-327,063	-284,220
Borrowings from credit facilities	246,377	291,234	317,737
Borrowing of notes	400,000	'	'
Repayments of notes	-45,000	'	'
Debt issuance costs	-14,986	-376	-758
Shares withheld for payment of taxes	-716	-695	'
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	307,888	-5,446	32,759
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	252	-20	-613
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	413	1,200	-1,660
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,468	268	1,928
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	1,881	1,468	268
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:	'	'	'
Cash paid during the period for interest	27,818	3,655	6,099
Cash paid (received) during the period for income taxes, net	$1,477	$1,104	($388)

Description_of_the_Business

Description of the Business	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Description of the Business	'
	Note 1. Description of the Business
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (“EAC”) and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies: EAC Acquisition Corporation (“EAC Acq.”), Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“EHI”), CAC Development Ltd. (“Canada”), Canadian Air-Crane Ltd. (“CAC”), Erickson Air-Crane Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (“EACM”), European Air-Crane S.p.A. (“EuAC”), EAC do Brasil Participações LTDA, Air Amazonia Serviços Aeronáuticos Ltda. (“Air Amazonia”) and Dutch Air-Crane B.V. (“DAC”) (collectively referred to as “the Company”). EuAC owns a 60% equity interest in Societa Italiania de Manutenzioni Aeroautiche S.p.A. (“SIMA”), which is an aircraft maintenance organization located in Lucca, Italy; and EACM owns a 49% equity interest in Layang-Layang Services Sdn. Bhd., which provides aircraft rental services in Malaysia.
	As of December 31, 2013, the Company owned a fleet of 20 heavy lift helicopters, comprised of 13 S-64E and seven S-64F model Aircranes, and 36 medium and light lift aircraft of varying model types, comprised of 28 rotor wing aircraft and eight fixed-wing aircraft. As of December 31, 2013, the Company leased a fleet of 34 medium and light lift aircraft of varying types, comprised of 29 rotary wing aircraft and five fixed-wing aircraft. The Company’s fleet operations span the globe, including a presence in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia and Turkey. As of December 31, 2013, 22 of the owned aircraft and 22 of the leased aircraft were deployed outside of North America. Of the total fleet of 90 aircraft, 67 were air-worthy and available to be on contract with customers as of December 31, 2013.
	The Company owns the Type Certificate and Production Certificate for the S-64 Aircrane which gives it the authorization to convert and remanufacture the S-64 Aircrane for its own use or to sell to third parties. The Company holds a Type Certificate issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (“EASA”) certifying the S-64F model which allows the Aircrane to be sold to third parties in the European Union. The Company also holds a Repair Station Certificate which allows the Company to repair and overhaul airframes and components for Aircranes and certain other aircraft. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company purchased the Type Certificate for engines used in the S-64 Aircrane.
	Fiscal 2013
	On May 2, 2013, the Company closed its $400.0 million aggregate principal note offering of 8.25% second priority senior secured obligations due 2020 (the “2020 Senior Notes”). Net proceeds from the offering were approximately $386.4 million after deducting the initial purchasers’ commissions and estimated transaction fees and expenses. The Company used the net proceeds of the offering to (i) finance a portion of the purchase price for the EHI acquisition (see “Note 6 — Acquisitions”), (ii) refinance its 2015 Subordinated Notes and 2016 Subordinated Notes, (iii) refinance its prior senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility, comprised of the Term Debt and Revolving Line of Credit, (iv) pay related fees and expenses and (v) record the remaining cash to the balance sheet. A total of $46.0 million of the net proceeds were deposited in escrow on May 2, 2013, consisting of $45.0 million of aggregate principal and $1.0 million related to anticipated interest, to be used toward the acquisition of Air Amazonia, the aerial services business of Brazil-based HRT Participações em Petroleo, S.A.(“HRT”). These proceeds of the offering were not released from escrow to consummate the Air Amazonia acquisition before July 31, 2013, and as a result, pursuant to the terms of the 2020 Senior Notes, an aggregate principal amount of Notes equal to $45.0 million were redeemed, on a pro rata basis, on August 5, 2013 pursuant to a special mandatory redemption, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2020 Senior Notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, August 5, 2013. The Company completed the acquisition of Air Amazonia on September 3, 2013, funding the purchase price with borrowings from its senior secured asset-based credit facility also entered into on May 2, 2013 (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). See “Note 6 — Acquisitions” for further information.
	On May 2, 2013, the Company completed its acquisition of EHI, based in McMinnville, Oregon, and prior to the acquisition, a wholly owned subsidiary of Evergreen International Aviation, Inc. (“EIA”). EHI operated a fleet that consisted of 63 aircraft as of May 2, 2013, which included varying rotary-wing and fixed-wing types for a wide range of passenger transport and light, medium and heavy load-carrying missions. This diverse fleet serves both government and commercial customers, including programs with the U.S. military in support of overseas operations. EHI maintains a global presence with operations in North America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific (see “Note 6 — Acquisitions”).
	On September 3, 2013, the Company completed its acquisition of Air Amazonia, which included a fleet of six rotor wing aircraft and ground facilities. This fleet serves oil and gas activities in the Solimoes region of Brazil. In addition to the acquired fleet, the Company also has the right of first refusal to purchase any or all of HRT’s remaining eight aircraft over the 12 months from the closing date of the acquisition and the right of first refusal on all helicopter services in the Solimoes region of Brazil from HRT as operator, as well as on all helicopter services in all of Brazil (including offshore) from HRT (see “Note 6 — Acquisitions”).
	Fiscal 2012
	In April 2012, the Company completed its initial public offering of common stock in which a total of 4,800,000 shares of common stock were sold and issued, including 1,050,000 shares purchased by the existing stockholders of the Company, at an issue price of $8.00 per share. The Company raised a total of $38.4 million in gross proceeds from the initial public offering, or approximately $31.5 million in net proceeds after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions of $2.1 million and offering costs of $4.8 million. Upon the closing of the initial public offering, all shares of the Company’s redeemable preferred stock (“Redeemable Preferred Stock”) and Class A common stock then outstanding automatically converted into an aggregate of 4,802,970 shares of the Company’s common stock. Proceeds received from the initial public offering were used to pay down indebtedness.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Basis of Accounting
	The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).
	Principles of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of all majority-owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities in which it is determined that the Company is the primary beneficiary, as defined by Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810 —Consolidation (“ASC 810”). Intercompany accounts and transactions between the companies are eliminated upon consolidation.
	Reclassifications
	Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. Reclassification has been made to prior period amounts of deferred overhauls from aircraft support parts, net to property, plant, and equipment, net on the consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of cash flows to conform to current period presentation and to conform to common industry presentation. Such reclassification had no effect on previously reported consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity or statements of comprehensive income (loss). The prior period reclassification includes $36.3 million of deferred overhauls and $4.0 million of related work-in-process from aircraft support parts, net to property, plant, and equipment, net at December 31, 2012. Deferred overhauls are presented separately in property, plant, and equipment, net, while work-in-process related to deferred overhauls are presented in construction-in-progress within property, plant, and equipment, net.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make assumptions and estimates that directly affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements. Significant estimates for which changes in the near term are considered reasonably possible and that may have a material impact on the financial statements are: (a) excess and obsolete aircraft support parts reserves, (b) allowance for doubtful accounts, (c) income tax assets and liabilities, (d) warranty reserves, (e) CPH reserves and (f) estimates and assumptions made in determining fair values in connection with the business combinations. Management of the Company bases their estimates on historical experience and other relevant assumptions. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences may be material to the consolidated financial statements.
	Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions
	The financial statements of the Company’s subsidiaries CAC, EuAC and Air Amazonia, are measured in their functional currencies of the Canadian dollars (C$), Euros (€) and Brazilian Real (R$) respectively and then are translated into U.S. dollars. Generally, balance sheet accounts are translated using the current exchange rate at each balance sheet date. Results of operations are translated using the average exchange rate each month. Translation gains or losses resulting from the changes in the exchange rates from month to month are recorded in other comprehensive income (“OCI”). The financial statements of the Company’s subsidiaries EHI, EACM and DAC are prepared using the U.S. dollar as their functional currency. The transactions related to these operations that are denominated in foreign currencies have been re-measured in U.S. dollars, and any resulting gain or loss is reported in total other income (expense), net.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	The Company classifies cash on deposit in banks and cash invested in money market accounts maturing in less than three months from the original date of purchase as cash and cash equivalents. The carrying amount of these items approximates fair value. The Company’s subsidiaries generally maintain cash account balances sufficient to meet their short-term working capital requirements and periodically remit funds to the parent company to pay intercompany lease, maintenance and other charges. Substantially all of the Company’s cash is concentrated in a few financial institutions. At times, deposits in these institutions exceed the federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes that it is not exposed to any significant risk on these balances.
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, cash held in accounts in foreign institutions totaled $3.8 million and $4.2 million, of which $2.5 million and $2.8 million, respectively, was restricted cash.
	Restricted Cash
	Restricted cash of $2.9 million and $3.8 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, maintained at financial institutions, serves as collateral for performance bonds required as a part of certain operating and sales contracts.
	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. The Company makes estimates as to the overall collectability of its receivables on an ongoing basis and writes off accounts receivable after reasonable collection efforts have been made and collection is deemed questionable or not probable. The Company specifically analyzes its accounts receivable and historical bad debt experience, customer concentrations, customer credit-worthiness and changes in its customer payment terms when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. Charges increasing the allowance for doubtful accounts are recorded in selling and marketing expenses.
	Aircraft Support Parts, net
	Aircraft support parts, net consist of aircraft parts and work-in-process which are valued at the lower of cost or market utilizing the first-in first-out method. Costs capitalized for aircraft support parts include materials, labor, and operating overhead. Work-in-process consists of remanufactured aircraft in various stages of production and in-process aircraft support parts. All aircraft require daily routine repairs and maintenance based on inspections. Such maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Periodically, aircraft are removed from service and undergo heavy maintenance activities including inspections and repairs of the airframe and related parts as required; depending on the nature of the costs, they are either capitalized or expensed as incurred. Upon completion of an aircraft remanufacture, based on the demand for our services, the Company may transfer an aircraft into its fleet.
	Abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and scrap are recorded as current-period expenses. Production overhead rates are based on the planned capacity of the production facilities and overhead costs are allocated to production based on actual direct labor hours.
	Aircraft parts are categorized as serviceable, which indicates that they are in a condition suitable for installing on an aircraft, or repairable, which indicates that additional overhaul or repair work needs to be performed in order for the part to be certified as serviceable. Since the Company operates within a niche of the heavy-lift helicopter market, it experiences long lead times and is required to carry large quantities of spares inventory in order to ensure availability of parts for servicing its fleet of aircraft. The Company records an excess and obsolete reserve for parts when its quantity on hand exceeds its forecasted need for the part or when parts have either not been utilized for a period of seven years or have been deemed obsolete or beyond economical repair by the Company’s engineering department. Accordingly, changes in forecasted demand, revised cost estimates or design changes for a part can affect estimates associated with the Company’s provision for excess and obsolete aircraft support parts, and it can vary significantly as a result.
	Aircraft support parts, net are classified as a non-current asset in the consolidated balance sheets because they are primarily used to maintain and overhaul the Company’s fleet of aircraft, which are long-term assets. Aircraft support parts which are used in operations are recorded as a component of cost of sales in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).
	Aircraft and Property, Plant, and Equipment, net
	Aircraft and property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
	Aircraft			15 years
	Buildings			20 years
	Vehicles and equipment			3-5 years
	The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to expense as incurred. Expenditures that increase the value or productive capacity of assets are capitalized. Upon retirement or other disposition of property, plant and equipment, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in operations. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the life of the lease.
	Overhauls on certain significant components are capitalized, then amortized based on estimated flight hours between overhauls based on established life limits.
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	Goodwill and other intangible assets result from our acquisition of existing businesses. In accordance with accounting standards related to business combinations, goodwill is not amortized, however, certain definite-lived identifiable intangible assets such as customer relationships are amortized over their estimated useful lives. We review identified intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. There have been no events or changes in circumstances that would indicate the carrying amounts may not be recoverable and no impairments were recorded for goodwill or other intangible assets during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. See “Note 6 — Acquisitions” for additional information pertaining to the Company’s goodwill and other intangible assets.
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
	The Company records impairment losses on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets’ carrying amount. In such cases, the amount of the impairment is determined based on the relative fair values of the impaired assets. No impairments were recorded for long-lived assets during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
	Investments
	Investments are accounted for using the equity method of accounting if the investment gives the Company the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control over an investee. Significant influence is generally deemed to exist if the Company has an ownership interest in the investee of between 20% and 50%, although other factors, such as representation on the investee’s board of directors and the effect of commercial arrangements, are considered in determining whether the equity method of accounting is appropriate. Investments in which the Company does not have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies are accounted for under the cost method.
	Deferred Offering Costs
	Deferred offering costs consist of direct incremental accounting and legal fees related to the Company’s initial public offering of its common stock and other anticipated registration statements. Approximately $0.4 million and zero of deferred offering costs were included in prepaid expenses and other on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	In April 2012, the Company completed its initial public offering. The Company raised a total of $38.4 million in gross proceeds from the initial public offering, or approximately $31.5 million in net proceeds after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions of $2.1 million and offering costs of $4.8 million.
	Debt Issuance Costs
	Debt issuance costs consist of expenditures associated with obtaining debt financing, principally legal and bank commitment fees. Such costs are deferred and amortized over the term of the related credit agreements using a method that approximates the effective interest method. Debt issuance costs included in other non-current assets within the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were $13.5 million and $0.8 million, respectively. Amortization of debt issuance costs was $2.1 million, $1.2 million and $0.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Income Taxes
	The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 740. The Company is subject to income taxes in the U.S., state, and several foreign jurisdictions. In the ordinary course of business, there are transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. Significant judgment is required in determining the Company’s worldwide provision for income taxes and recording the related assets and liabilities.
	The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns in accordance with applicable accounting guidance for accounting for income taxes, using currently enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company records a valuation allowance when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
	The Company is subject to audit by federal, state and local taxing authorities. The outcome of these audits may result in the Company being assessed taxes in addition to amounts previously paid. Accordingly, the Company maintains a reserve for uncertain tax positions. The Company calculates its reserves in accordance with applicable accounting standards for accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. Changes in facts and circumstances, such as conclusion of tax audits, identification of new issues, changes in federal or state laws, or interpretations of the law, could result in material changes to the amounts recorded for such tax positions.
	It is the Company’s policy to recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions within the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) within other income (expense).
	Stock-Based Compensation
	Restricted stock units (RSUs) are awarded to eligible employees and entitle the grantee to receive shares of common stock at the end of the vesting period. The fair value of the RSUs is based on the stock price on the date of grant. The Company recognizes the compensation costs related to restricted stock units on a straight-line basis over the requisite vesting period of the award, which is generally the vesting term of five years.
	Revenue Recognition
	The Company enters into short-term and medium-term service contracts with its customers, which generally range from one day to one year. Occasionally, the Company enters into multi-year contracts, with extension options for additional years. Revenue is recognized for contracts as the services are rendered and include leasing of the aircraft, pilot and field maintenance support and related services. The Company charges daily rates, hourly rates and production rates (logging volume transported) depending upon the type of service rendered. Mobilization fees, which represent recovery of costs incurred to deploy an aircraft to a customer, are recognized as the related mobilization occurs. Revenues from timber harvesting operations in Canada, the U.S. and Malaysia are earned based on the number of flight hours or the timber volume and quality delivered to customers, depending on the customer contract.
	Sales contracts for Aircranes include multiple deliverables, such as warranty, spare parts, training and crew provisioning arrangements. The Company allocates consideration associated with the arrangement based on the relative selling prices of the various elements. Selling prices are based on vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”); if VSOE is not available, third party evidence of selling prices is used. In circumstances where neither VSOE nor third party evidence is available, the Company uses estimated selling prices as the basis for allocating consideration.
	For the sale of Aircranes that involve significant production, modification or customization, the Company uses the percentage of completion method of accounting when all required criteria are met. In circumstances where the criteria for using the percentage of completion method of accounting are not met, revenue is recognized as each unit is completed, delivered, and accepted by the customer and the rights of ownership are transferred. When total cost estimates exceed revenues, the Company accrues the estimated losses immediately.
	Revenue recognized represents the price negotiated with the customer, adjusted by any discounts. The amount reported as cost of sales is determined by specific identification of costs to remanufacture each Aircrane, plus a proportion of deferred program costs from specific modifications to the Aircrane ordered by the customer.
	The Company’s Manufacturing, Repair, and Overhaul (“MRO”) facilities enter into contracts that require maintenance, repair, overhaul and/or assembly of various major components and other aircraft parts. In all such instances, revenues and costs are deferred until repairs are completed and the customer accepts the final product. For sales of spare parts, revenue and cost of sales are recorded once the parts are shipped to the customer in accordance with the contract or purchase order, ownership and risk of loss have passed to the customer, collectability is reasonably assured and the price is fixed and determinable. In instances where title does not pass to the customer upon shipment, the Company recognizes revenue and cost of sales upon delivery or customer acceptance, depending on the terms of the sales agreement. Cost Per Hour (“CPH”) contracts are accounted for on a long-term contract basis; revenues are recognized based upon negotiated hourly rates and applicable flight hours earned, and profitability of the contract is based upon estimated costs over the life of the contract.
	Warranty and Cost-Per-Hour Reserves
	Sales of Aircranes to third parties include limited warranty provisions that require the Company to remedy deficiencies in quality or performance of its products over a specified period of time, generally from two to five years depending on the type of part, component or airframe, including technical assistance services. Warranty reserves are established at the time that revenue is recognized at levels that represent the estimate of the costs that will be incurred to fulfill those warranty requirements. (See “Note 17 — Warranty Reserves and Cost Per Hour (“CPH”) Reserves”)
	The Company offers CPH contracts pursuant to which the Company provides components and expendable supplies for a customer’s aircraft at a fixed cost per flight hour. The Company estimates the total covered maintenance costs for the aircraft over the coverage period based on historical trends. The amount of the accrual is estimated on a per flight hour basis and recorded as the hours are flown on the aircraft. The timing of cash paid for repairs and maintenance on the aircraft will impact the balance of the accrual. (See “Note 17 — Warranty Reserves and Cost Per Hour (“CPH”) Reserves”)
	Risks and Uncertainties
	The Company performs aerial services operations, sells Aircranes and spare parts, and performs other services throughout the world. Customers outside the U.S. accounted for 65.8%, 53.3% and 55.8% of consolidated net revenues during 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Many of the industries in which our service customers operate are associated with periodic economic disruption, including timber harvesting, firefighting, and construction. For each of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company had revenues from two customers in excess of 10% of the total revenues.
	The following is a summary of customers that accounted for at least 10% of the Company’s net revenues in 2013, 2012, or 2011:
			Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
			December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	Fluor(1)			14.8	%		—			—
U.S. Forest Service			14.7	%		28.6	%		27.2	%
Italian Ministry of Civil Protection			3	%		12.9	%		15.9	%
			32.5	%		41.5	%		43.1	%
-1	Fluor was a customer serviced by EHI for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011
In 2012, the Company entered into a three year agreement with the NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency (“NAMSA”), pursuant to which the Company has agreed to supply aerial firefighting services in Greece for the 2012 to 2014 firefighting seasons. Prior to the agreement with NAMSA the Company contracted directly with the Hellenic Fire Brigade to provide firefighting services for Greece. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, NAMSA accounted for 3.3% and 6.8% of the Company’s total net revenues, respectively.
The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and believes it has made adequate provisions for potential credit losses. The Company does not generally require collateral on accounts receivable; however, under certain circumstances, the Company obtains a letter of credit or requires prepayment prior to performing services. The Company estimates its allowance for doubtful accounts using a specific identification method based on an evaluation of payment history, the customer’s credit situation, and other factors. At December 31, 2013, three customers made up 46.7% of the Company’s accounts receivable balance. At December 31, 2012, three customers made up 54.3% of the Company’s accounts receivable balance. Allowance for doubtful accounts was $1.0 million and $0.5 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
The following is a summary of customers that accounted for at least 10% of the total current and non-current trade receivables as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
		As of			As of
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
Fluor			19.4	%		—
Army Contracting Command — Rock Island			13.8	%		—
Hellenic Fire Brigade(1)			8.5	%		23.9	%
Italian Ministry of Civil Protection			—			15.5	%
Kestrel Aviation(2)			5	%		14.9	%
			46.70%			54.3	%
-1	On May 23, 2012, the Company entered into a three year agreement with the NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency (“NAMSA”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to supply aerial firefighting services in Greece for the 2012 to 2014 firefighting seasons. Prior to the agreement with NAMSA, the Company contracted directly with the Hellenic Fire Brigade to provide firefighting services in Greece. At December 31, 2013, the receivable from Hellenic Fire Brigade was classified in other non-current assets due to the long-term nature of obtaining resolution regarding the Company’s permanent establishment status in Greece.
-2	In 2013, the Company entered into a three-year aerial firefighting contract, with two optional one-year extensions, with Kestrel Aviation to support National Aerial Firefighting Centre operations in Australia. Prior to the agreement with Kestrel Aviation, the Company contracted with Helicorp to perform firefighting services in Australia.
The Company operates within the aviation industry where certain vendors constitute the sole source for FAA-approved parts. The loss of certain suppliers could cause a material business disruption to the Company.
The Company operates in portions of Europe that have been significantly affected by the global recession, such as Greece and Italy, and the Company bears risk that existing or future accounts receivable may be uncollectible if these customers experience curtailed government spending.
Collaborative Arrangements
The Company entered into a collaborative agreement during the year ended December 31, 2013 for the ongoing development and testing of composite main rotor blades for the Aircrane and the CH-54. The agreement calls for the parties to equally share costs associated with the completion of testing. Under the agreement, once the testing and certifications are completed, the Company maintains the sole and exclusive right to sell the blades for the S-64E and S-64F helicopters to third parties. The purchaser of the intellectual property received the sole and exclusive right to sell the composite blades for the CH-54A and CH-54B helicopters to third parties. The initial sale of the intellectual property to the counterparty of the collaborative agreement was recorded in net revenues on the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2013. The Company’s portion of ongoing project costs, to the extent they qualify for capitalization on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, are included as aircraft support parts, net and property, plant, and equipment, net. The Company’s portion of these costs that are to be expensed as incurred are classified on the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) as research and development expense.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The fair value of the Company’s cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities are carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to their short-term maturities. The fair value of bank borrowings and long-term debt approximate carrying value due to the variable rate nature of the indebtedness.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
Fair value measurements are classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:
•		Level 1: Observable inputs that reflect unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities traded in active markets.
•		Level 2: Valuations based on other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
•		Level 3: Valuations based on inputs that are generally unobservable and typically reflect management’s estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
The Company did not have any open foreign currency forward contracts at December 31, 2013. At December 31, 2012, the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts were measured at fair value within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, which is valued using quoted market prices for contracts with similar terms and maturity dates. (See “Note 16 — Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”).
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company is subject to exposures that arise from foreign currency movements between the date the foreign currency transactions are recorded and the date they are settled. The Company’s exposure to foreign currency movements is partially mitigated through naturally offsetting asset and liability currency positions. In Southeast Asia, the Company generally enters into U.S. dollar denominated contracts for its services, which reduces foreign currency risk. The Company periodically enters into foreign currency hedging transactions to mitigate risk of foreign currency movements in Europe, Australia, and Canada. A significant percentage of the Company’s revenues are denominated in a currency other than the U.S. dollar, whereas a substantial portion of its costs are incurred in U.S. dollars. The Company uses hedging strategies to manage and minimize the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on its profits. (See “Note 16 — Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”)
All derivative instruments are recognized in the financial statements and measured at fair value regardless of the purpose or intent of holding them. The Company uses derivative instruments to principally manage cash flow risks from revenue which is expected to be recognized from executed contracts for the future delivery of goods or services. Revenues from such customer contracts are recorded in U.S. dollars at the contract rate and the impact of the foreign currency forward contract is recognized in gross margin and operating income at the time of revenue recognition. At the end of each accounting period, the value of each outstanding foreign currency forward contract is marked to market in the balance sheet on the basis of the then prevailing forward exchange rate. Revenues which are not hedged are translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rate during the month the services are rendered. All changes in fair value of the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts have been recorded in the consolidated statement of operations because they do not meet the requirements for deferral accounting. The Company does not enter into foreign currency forward contracts for trading or speculative purposes.
Variable Interest Entities
An entity is generally considered a Variable Interest Entity (VIE) that is subject to consolidation under ASC 810 — Consolidation, if the total equity investment at risk is not sufficient for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support; or as a group, the holders of the equity investment at risk lack any one of the following characteristics: (a) the power, through voting rights or similar rights, to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance; (b) the obligation to absorb expected losses of the entity; (c) the right to receive the expected residual returns of the entity.
European Air-Crane, S.p.A. (“EuAC”) is 49% owned by Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated (“EAC”); 49% owned by Grupo Inaer (“Inaer” formerly Elilario Italia S.p.A.); and 2% owned by Fiduciaria Centro Nord (“FCN”). EAC provided FCN with the financial means to purchase and transfer the shares of EuAC, in exchange for the patrimonial and administrative rights derived from the shares. These rights include the right to decide whether and how to vote in shareholders’ meetings and the right to decide whether, when and to whom the shares should be transferred and endorsed.
The Company believes that EuAC is a VIE and that the Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE through its ability to make decisions about the entity’s activities, the exposure to the expected losses of the entity if they occur, and the right to receive the expected residual returns of the entity if they occur. As such, the consolidated financial statements include the balances of EuAC.
At December 31, 2013, EuAC consolidated variable interest entity assets and liabilities were $5.5 million and $3.0 million, respectively. At December 31, 2012, EuAC consolidated variable interest entity assets and liabilities were $8.5 million and $5.8 million, respectively. At December 31, 2013, and 2012, EuAC consolidated variable interest entity liabilities included intercompany payables of zero and $0.4 million, respectively. Noncontrolling interest of $0.9 million and $1.0 million relates to the other owners’ stockholdings and is reflected in stockholders’ equity in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
Environmental Remediation
The Company is subject to federal and state requirements for protection of the environment, including those for discharge of hazardous materials and remediation of contaminated sites. The Company periodically assesses, based on environmental studies, expert analyses and legal reviews, the Company’s contingencies, obligations and commitments for remediation of contaminated sites, including assessments of ranges and probabilities of recoveries from other responsible parties who have and have not agreed to a settlement and of recoveries from insurance carriers. The Company immediately accrues and charges to current expense identified exposures related to environmental remediation sites based on its best estimate within a range of potential exposure for investigation, cleanup and monitoring costs to be incurred. (See “Note 14 — Commitments and Contingencies”)
Research and Development Costs
Research and development costs predominately consist of internal labor costs and engineering tooling design costs, which are charged to expense when incurred. The Company’s research and development expense totaled $4.0 million, $4.7 million and $4.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Earnings (Loss) per Common Share
Basic earnings (loss) per common share (“Basic EPS”) is computed by dividing net income attributable to common stockholders after the reduction of earnings allocated to preferred stock by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period and excludes the effects of any potentially dilutive securities.
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (“Diluted EPS”) gives effect to all dilutive potential common stock outstanding during the period. The computation of Diluted EPS does not assume conversion, exercise or contingent exercise of securities that would have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings.
For the year ended December 31, 2013, the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share included 11,221,005 and 11,834,506 shares of outstanding common stock, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, 6,981,027 and 1,000 shares of outstanding common stock, respectively, were used in the computation of both basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share, as there were no dilutive potential common shares. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per common share excluded 16,458 and 158,557 shares, respectively, due to their anti-dilutive effect.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive income (loss) consists of net income (loss) and the effects on the consolidated financial statements of translating the financial statements of the Company’s international subsidiaries. Comprehensive income (loss) is presented in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). The Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is presented as a component of equity in the consolidated balance sheets and consists of the cumulative amount of the Company’s foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax impact.
Segment Reporting
In accordance with guidance in FASB ASC 280 — Segment Reporting (“ASC 280”), the Company reports segment information based on the “management” approach. The management approach designates the internal reporting used by management for making decisions and assessing performance as the source of the Company’s reportable segments. Prior to May 2, 2013, the Company’s reportable operating segments were Aerial services, which consisted of firefighting, timber harvesting, infrastructure construction, and crewing, and Manufacturing/MRO, which consisted of aftermarket support and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (“MRO”) services for the Aircrane and other aircraft and the remanufacture of Aircranes and related components. The Company completed its acquisition of EHI on May 2, 2013, and as a result of the acquisition, the Company established new reportable operating segments to assess performance by type of customer: Government and Commercial. Segment data for prior periods has been reclassified to reflect the establishment of the Government and Commercial segments. The Government segment includes firefighting, defense and security, and transportation and other operating segments, as these lines of business are primarily contracted with government customers. The Commercial segment includes both timber harvesting and infrastructure construction operating segments, as these lines of business are primarily contracted with commercial customers.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In July 2013, the FASB issued accounting standards update (“ASU”) No. 2013-11 “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists,” to resolve the diversity in practice in the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The ASU is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013 for all unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date. Early adoption is permitted and retrospective application is permitted. The Company has not elected early adoption or retrospective application of this ASU and the Company is continuing to evaluate the impact adopting this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-05 “Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity,” to resolve the diversity in practice about whether Subtopic 810-10, Consolidation — Overall, or Subtopic 830-30, Foreign Currency Matters — Translation of Financial Statements, applies to the release of the cumulative translation adjustment into net income when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business (other than a sale of in substance real estate or conveyance of oil and gas mineral rights) within a foreign entity. The standards update is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. As the Company has not ceased to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a business within a foreign entity, the adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02 “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income,” requiring new disclosures for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”), including (1) changes in AOCI balances by component and (2) significant items reclassified out of AOCI. The guidance does not amend any existing requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in the financial statements. The standards update was effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012, to be applied prospectively. As this guidance only requires expanded disclosures, the adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

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Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	'
	Note 3. Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	Accounts receivable consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,			December 31,
		2013			2012
	Trade accounts receivable	$	60,190		$	23,387
	Other receivables		6,788			1,519
	Less: allowance for doubtful accounts		(991	)		(460	)
		$	65,987		$	24,446
	Following are the changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts during the year ended (in thousands):
		Year ended			Year ended			Year ended
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	Balance at beginning of period	$	460		$	476		$	1,360
	Additions		634			12			459
	Amounts written-off and recovered		(103	)		(28	)		(1,343	)
	Balance at end of period	$	991		$	460		$	476
	During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company had bad debt expense of $0.7 million, $0.1 million and $2.5 million, respectively.

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Aircraft Support Parts, net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Aircraft Support Parts, net	'
	Note 4. Aircraft Support Parts, net
	Aircraft support parts, net consists of aircraft parts and work-in-process which are valued at the lower of cost or market utilizing the first-in first-out method. Costs capitalized in aircraft support parts include materials, labor, and operating overhead. Work-in-process consists of remanufactured aircraft in various stages of production and in-process aircraft support parts. Upon completion of an aircraft remanufacture, based on the demand for the Company’s services, the Company may transfer an aircraft into its fleet. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, there were zero and one aircraft being remanufactured, respectively.
	Reclassification has been made to prior period amounts of deferred overhauls from aircraft support parts, net to property, plant, and equipment, net on the consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of cash flows to conform to current period presentation and to conform to common industry presentation. Such reclassification had no effect on previously reported consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity or statements of comprehensive income (loss). The prior period reclassification includes $36.3 million of deferred overhauls and $4.0 million of related work-in-process from aircraft support parts, net to property, plant, and equipment, net at December 31, 2012. Deferred overhauls are presented separately in property, plant, and equipment, net, while work-in-process related to deferred overhauls is presented in construction-in-progress within property, plant, and equipment, net.
	Aircraft support parts consisted of the following (in thousands):
			December 31,			December 31,
			2013			2012
	Aircraft parts		$	115,400		$	71,331
	Work-in-process(1)			17,296			27,770
	Less: Excess and obsolete reserve			(6,000	)		(6,060	)
			$	126,696		$	93,041
	-1	Work-in-process includes aircraft being remanufactured of zero and $8.5 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Following are the changes in the excess and obsolete reserve during the years ended (in thousands):
			Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
			December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	Balance at beginning of period		$	(6,060	)	$	(5,050	)	$	(3,575	)
	Increase in reserves			(585	)		(1,662	)		(1,565	)
	Amounts written off			645			652			90
	Balance at end of period		$	(6,000	)	$	(6,060	)	$	(5,050	)

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Aircraft and Property, Plant and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Aircraft and Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Note 5. Aircraft and Property, Plant and Equipment
	Aircraft consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
	Aircraft	$	151,044		$	82,735
	Less: Accumulated depreciation		(23,865	)		(16,062	)
		$	127,179		$	66,673
	The following table presents the changes in aircraft employed in the Company’s fleet as of December 31, 2011, 2012, and 2013 respectively:
					Total Aircraft
		Aircraft			Employed
	Aircraft in our fleet at December 31, 2011					20
	Aircraft transferred from inventory		1
	Aircraft purchased		1
	Aircraft removed from fleet for maintenance		(1	)
	Aircraft in our fleet at December 31, 2012					21
	Aircraft transferred from inventory		2
	Aircraft removed from fleet for maintenance		(1	)
	Aircraft purchased as part of the EHI acquisition		28
	Aircraft purchased as part of the Air Amazonia acquisition		6
	Aircraft leased as part of the EHI acquisition		35
	Aircraft leased subsequent to the EHI acquisition		1
	Aircraft returned to the lessor during the period		(2	)
	Aircraft in our fleet at December 31, 2013					90
	Property, plant, and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
	Land and land improvements	$	308		$	308
	Buildings		7,597			1,499
	Vehicles and equipment		29,598			22,702
	Deferred overhauls, net (see Note 4)		68,773			36,256
	Construction-in-progress (see Note 4)		19,923			6,821
			126,199			67,586
	Less: Accumulated depreciation		(16,817	)		(12,911	)
		$	109,382		$	54,675
	During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, depreciation expense was $13.4 million, $9.0 million and $7.3 million, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, amortization expense associated with deferred overhauls was $18.1 million, $12.7 million and $17.0 million, respectively.
	Repairs and maintenance costs were $12.0 million, $8.3 million and $13.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions	'
	Note 6. Acquisitions
	Evergreen Helicopters, Inc.
	On May 2, 2013, the Company completed its acquisition of EHI, based in McMinnville Oregon, and prior to the acquisition, a wholly owned subsidiary of EIA. EHI operates a fleet of aircraft of varying rotary-wing and fixed-wing types for a wide range of passenger transport and light, medium and heavy load-carrying missions. This diverse fleet serves both government and commercial customers, including programs with the U.S. military in support of overseas operations. EHI maintains a global presence with operations in North America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.
	The Company purchased 100% of the outstanding share capital of EHI for $251.6 million, consisting of $186.6 million in cash, $17.5 million in the Company’s subordinated notes, and 4,008,439 shares of the Company’s Mandatorily Convertible Cumulative Participating Preferred Stock, Series A (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) valued at $47.5 million based on an agreed upon value of $11.85 per share. The Series A Preferred Stock, converted according to its terms at the Company’s option into an equal number of shares of common stock. The fair value of the Series A Preferred Stock issued as part of the consideration transferred was measured on the acquisition date at the then-current fair value and resulted in a per share equity component different from the $11.85 per share agreed upon value of preferred stock of the Company. The Company issued 4,008,439 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, valued at $78.0 million, or $19.47 per share on the acquisition date. The fair value of the subordinated notes was estimated at $15.9 million, assuming a market level borrowing rate of 9.0%.
	In connection with the acquisition of EHI, EHI purchased nine aircraft from an affiliated entity of EIA for an aggregate purchase price of $13.0 million, all of which was paid by the Company at closing.
	In connection with the acquisition of EHI, consideration transferred included a term note receivable for the estimated working capital shortfall of EHI. EIA issued a term loan note with principal value of $6.15 million to the Company to fund the working capital shortfall of EHI. The term loan note fair value of $5.0 million assumes a market level borrowing rate of 11.0%. In December 2013, the Company sold the note for $1.6 million, resulting in a loss of $3.4 million, which is reflected in other income (expense) on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).
	In connection with the acquisition of EHI, the Company prepaid $6.8 million to a lessor, an affiliated entity of EIA and EHI, on the acquisition date for the remaining future lease obligations on three aircraft and returned the aircraft to the lessor on the acquisition date. As the transaction was entered into primarily for the benefit of the affiliated entity of EIA and EHI, the Company included the transaction as consideration transferred.
	The following table presents the fair value of the consideration transferred (in thousands):
			Consideration
			Transferred
	Cash		$	186,615
	Consideration for nine aircraft purchased from an affiliated entity of EIA			12,971
	Prepayment of aircraft lease expense to an affiliated entity of EIA			6,808
	Prepayment of McMinnville headquarters lease			2,616
	Total cash consideration transferred			209,010
	Series A Preferred Stock			78,044
	Subordinated notes			15,900
	Term loan note receivable			(4,960	)
	Total consideration transferred		$	297,994
	The Company incurred approximately $8.9 million in EHI acquisition and integration-related expenses during the year ended December 31, 2013, which are included in general and administrative expenses.
	The assets purchased and liabilities assumed for EHI have been reflected in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013, and the results of operations of EHI are included in the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) since the closing date of the acquisition. The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date. The Company has finalized the purchase accounting related to the acquisition, including the working capital adjustment under the purchase agreement.
	(in thousands)		May 2, 2013
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	140
	Restricted cash			5,000
	Accounts receivable			23,389
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets			3,823
	Aircraft support parts			13,330
	Aircraft, net			23,291
	Property, plant and equipment			35,368
	Goodwill(1)			231,627
	Other intangible assets			19,700
	Other non-current assets			5,008
	Accounts payable			(39,176	)
	Accrued liabilities			(23,506	)
	Total purchase price		$	297,994
	-1	EHI has certain Federal Aviation Administration certificates (“FAA Certificates”) and Department of Defense Commercial Airlift Review Board designations (“DoD CARB”). EHI had accumulated FAA Certificates and DoD CARB through its 50 years of operating history and it would require a significant amount of resources and time for an independent party to recreate these intangible assets. FAA Certificates and DoD CARB are designated to specific aircraft and cannot be transferred or purchased separately and are considered a part of goodwill.
	Intangible assets include goodwill of $231.6 million, customer relationships of $19.3 million amortized over a period of nine years, and tradenames of $0.4 million amortized over a period of 6 months. The goodwill and other intangible assets totaling $251.3 million will be amortized over a 15-year period for tax purposes.
	Liabilities assumed include $20.4 million in deferred maintenance costs consisting of aircraft lease return-to-service liabilities. In connection with the Company’s acquisition of EHI from EIA, the Company pre-negotiated accelerated timelines and return-to-service obligations with the lessors of EHI in exchange for obtaining consent for the transfer of the leases to the Company. These obligations are binding and therefore the related return-to-service costs are highly probable. The deferred maintenance costs were a result of cash constraints on EIA, which caused EHI to remove parts from the affected aircraft which were installed on other aircraft under contract. The Company estimated the return-to-service obligations for nine leased aircraft using historical maintenance costs incurred for the same or like components during the year ended December 31, 2013.
	Pro Forma Results of Operations (Unaudited)
	The following pro forma information presents a summary of the Company’s results of operations assuming the EHI acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented. The pro forma results include the straight-line amortization associated with acquired intangible assets consisting of customer relationships of $19.3 million amortized over a period of nine years and tradenames of $0.4 million amortized over a period of six months, fair value adjustments to depreciable property, plant, and equipment assets, and interest expense associated with debt used to fund the acquisition. The following pro forma information assumes the shares of Series A Preferred Stock had converted into the same number of shares of common stock at the beginning of the
	periods presented. To better reflect the combined operating results, significant nonrecurring acquisition-related expenses directly attributable to the transaction have been excluded. In addition, the pro forma results do not include any anticipated synergies or other expected benefits of the acquisition. Accordingly, the unaudited pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the results that would have occurred if the acquisition had been completed at the beginning of the periods presented, nor is it necessarily indicative of future results.
			Year Ended			Year Ended
			December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
	Net revenues		$	378,696		$	379,270
	Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders			18,626			17,684
	Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:
	Basic		$	1.35			1.61
	Diluted		$	1.35			1.61
	Weighted average shares outstanding:
	Basic			13,768,836			10,989,466
	Diluted			13,793,844			10,989,466
	-1	Weighted average shares outstanding for the purposes of the above pro forma calculation assume the Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock of 4,008,439 shares converted to the same number of shares of common stock at the beginning of the periods presented.
	Total net revenues of $128.1 million for EHI and net income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest of $21.8 million for EHI were included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	Air Amazonia
	On September 3, 2013, the Company completed its acquisition of Air Amazonia, the aerial services business of HRT, based in Brazil, including a fleet of six rotor wing aircraft and ground facilities. This fleet serves oil and gas activities in the Solimoes region of Brazil. In addition to the acquired fleet, the Company also has the right of first refusal to purchase any or all of HRT’s remaining eight aircraft over the 12 months from the closing date of the acquisition and the right of first refusal on all helicopter services in the Solimoes region of Brazil from HRT as operator, as well as on all helicopter services in all of Brazil (including offshore) from HRT.
	In connection with the acquisition of Air Amazonia, consideration transferred included cash of $23.1 million at closing for the business, which includes a fully operational fleet of six rotary-wing aircraft of varying types and mission capabilities, and an additional $3.0 million due within 12 months of closing.
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company incurred approximately $1.5 million in Air Amazonia acquisition and integration-related expenses, and these costs are included in general and administrative expenses.
	The assets purchased and liabilities assumed for Air Amazonia have been reflected in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013, and the results of operations of Air Amazonia are included in the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) since the closing date of the acquisition. The preliminary assessment included aircraft of $20.0 million and goodwill and other intangible assets of $6.6 million. The Company is in the process of finalizing the purchase accounting related to the acquisition, including the working capital adjustment under the purchase agreement, goodwill, other intangible assets, and certain tax assets and liabilities; thus, the estimated amounts presented herein are subject to change.

Accrued_and_Other_Current_Liab

Accrued and Other Current Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
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Accrued and Other Current Liabilities	'
	Note 7. Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
	Accrued and other current liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
	Payroll and related taxes	$	12,004	$	6,630
	Deferred maintenance on aircraft (see Note 6)		9,694		—
	Interest		5,142		1,099
	Deferred revenue		1,210		1,242
	Cost per hour		511		3,569
	Advance from Cambiano (see Note 8)		—		2,025
	Forward contracts		—		416
	Other		12,672		4,681
	Total	$	41,233	$	19,662

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	Note 8. Debt
	Outstanding debt consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
	2020 Senior Notes	$	355,000	$	—
	Revolving Credit Facility		68,086		—
	2020 subordinated notes, net of discount		16,160		—
	Term debt		—		48,750
	Revolving line of credit		—		22,452
	2015 and 2016 subordinated notes		—		26,674
			$439,246	$	97,876
	2020 Senior Notes Offering
	On May 2, 2013, the Company closed its $400.0 million aggregate principal note offering. The 2020 Senior Notes bear interest at 8.25%, are second priority senior secured obligations, and are due in 2020. The 2020 Senior Notes are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s existing and future domestic subsidiaries.
	The Company used the net proceeds of the offering to (i) finance a portion of the purchase price for the EHI acquisition, (ii) refinance its 2015 Subordinated Notes and 2016 Subordinated Notes, (iii) refinance its prior senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility, comprised of the Term Debt and Revolving Line of Credit, (iv) pay related fees and expenses, and (v) used the remaining cash to fund operations.
	The indenture under which the 2020 Senior Notes were issued, among other things, limits the Company’s ability and the ability of its restricted subsidiaries to: (i) pay dividends or distributions, repurchase equity, prepay subordinated debt or make certain investments; (ii) incur additional debt or issue certain disqualified stock and preferred stock; (iii) incur liens on assets; (iv) merge or consolidate with another company or sell all or substantially all assets; (v) enter into transactions with affiliates; and (vi) allow to exist certain restrictions on the ability of the guarantors to pay dividends or make other payments to the Company.
	The 2020 Senior Notes are secured by second-position liens, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens, on substantially all of the Company and the guarantors’ existing and future assets that secure the Company’s new Revolving Credit Facility.
	The interest rate on the 2020 Senior Notes is fixed at 8.25%. The outstanding balance under the 2020 Senior Notes at December 31, 2013 was $355.0 million.
	A total of $46.0 million of the net proceeds were initially deposited in escrow, consisting of $45.0 million of aggregate principal and $1.0 million related to anticipated interest, to be used toward the acquisition of Air Amazonia. Pursuant to the terms of the 2020 Senior Notes, these proceeds of the offering were not released from escrow to consummate the Air Amazonia acquisition before July 31, 2013, and as a result, an aggregate principal amount of 2020 Senior Notes equal to $45.0 million were redeemed, on a pro rata basis, on August 5, 2013 pursuant to a special mandatory redemption, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2020 Senior Notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, August 5, 2013. The Company funded the purchase price of the Air Amazonia acquisition with borrowings from its Revolving Credit Facility during the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2013 (see “Note 6 — Acquisitions”).
	Revolving Credit Facility
	On May 2, 2013, the Company entered into the Revolving Credit Facility, providing a new $100.0 million, five-year revolving credit facility with a group of financial institutions led by Wells Fargo Bank N.A. and including Bank of the West, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, and HSBC Bank USA NA. On June 14, 2013, the Revolving Credit Facility was amended to increase the maximum aggregate amount that the Company may borrow from $100.0 million to $125.0 million, and on March 11, 2014 it was amended to increase the maximum amount that the Company may borrow to $140.0 million. The interest rate under the Revolving Credit Facility is 325-450 basis points over LIBOR depending on the Company’s senior leverage ratio. The proceeds under the Revolving Credit Facility are primarily used for general corporate purposes and the Company used a portion of the proceeds to fund the purchase price of the Air Amazonia acquisition.
	The Company and each of the Company’s current and future, direct and indirect, material subsidiaries guarantee the indebtedness under the Revolving Credit Facility on a senior secured first lien basis.
	The Revolving Credit Facility contains certain financial covenants as of December 31, 2013, including, without limitation, a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.20:1.00 if the Company’s average excess availability, as calculated pursuant to the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility, is greater than $15.0 million or 1.05:1.00 if the Company’s average excess availability, as calculated pursuant to the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility, is less than or equal to $15.0 million and an annual growth capital expenditures limit of approximately $25.0 million, subject to standard carry-over provisions. The Company was in compliance with the financial covenants as of December 31, 2013.
	The Revolving Credit Facility includes mandatory prepayment requirements for the certain types of transactions, including, without limitation, requiring prepayment from (a) proceeds that the Company receives as a result of certain asset sales, subject to re-investment provisions on terms to be determined, and (b) proceeds from extraordinary receipts.
	The outstanding balance under the Revolving Credit Facility at December 31, 2013 was $68.1 million. The weighted average interest rate for borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility for the year (from inception on May 2, 2013) ended December 31, 2013 was 5.41%. The interest rate at December 31, 2013 was 5.06%. As of December 31, 2013 the Company had $5.1 million in outstanding standby letters of credit under the Revolving Credit Facility and maximum borrowing availability was $51.8 million.
	2020 Subordinated Notes
	Pursuant to the terms of the EHI stock purchase agreement, the consideration included $17.5 million of the Company’s subordinated notes. The subordinated notes accrue interest at a fixed rate of 6.0% per annum, mature on November 2, 2020, and may be prepaid at the Company’s option. Upon an event of default under the subordinated notes, the interest rate will increase to 8.0% per annum until the event of default is cured. The Company has agreed to pay, in cash, quarterly installments of interest only (in arrears) until March 31, 2015, after which date the Company has agreed to pay, in addition to such interest, on a quarterly basis $1.0 million in principal. Upon any refinancing of the 2020 Senior Notes or the Revolving Credit Facility the principal amount of the subordinated notes with all accrued interest thereon will become due and payable. Upon a change of control, the principal amount together with all accrued interest shall forthwith be due and payable. Until the principal amount of the subordinated notes together with all accrued interest thereon has been paid in full, the Company and its subsidiaries may not declare or pay any dividend, make any payment on account of, or take certain other actions in respect of any of the Company or its subsidiaries’ equity interests, subject to certain exceptions.
	For purchase accounting of the EHI acquisition, the fair value of the subordinated notes was estimated at $15.9 million, assuming a market level borrowing rate of 9.00%. The outstanding balance under the 2020 Subordinated Notes at December 31, 2013 was $17.5 million, comprised of the $16.2 million fair value and $1.3 million related to the unamortized discount on the debt, for the year ended December 31, 2013. The weighted average interest rate for borrowings under the 2020 Subordinated Notes was 6.00%.
	Term Debt and Revolving Line of Credit
	At the end of June 2010, the Company entered into a credit agreement with a bank syndicate led by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”), which consisted of up to $132.5 million in senior secured asset-based revolving credit facilities, including a $65.0 million term loan facility (“Term Debt”) and a revolving credit facility (“Revolving Line of Credit”) of up to $67.5 million. The Revolving Line of Credit had a $30.0 million sublimit for issuance of letters of credit and a $10.0 million sublimit for swingline loans. In connection with the $400.0 million 2020 Senior Notes offering and the Revolving Credit Facility, all of the Term Debt and Revolving Line of Credit, were paid in full to Wells Fargo and were discontinued on May 2, 2013.
	The interest rate on the senior credit facilities was calculated based on LIBOR or a base rate. The base rate was the higher of the federal funds rate plus 150 basis points, the prime rate as quoted by Wells Fargo, or LIBOR plus 150 basis points. The interest rate was calculated as LIBOR or base rate plus a LIBOR margin or base rate margin, respectively. Margin rates were tied to the total senior debt leverage covenant per the Company’s credit agreement. LIBOR margin ranges between 2.75% and 5.00% and base rate margin ranges between 1.75% and 4.00%. The Company paid an unused commitment fee between 0.375% and 0.625% and fees between 2.75% and 5.00% on outstanding letters of credit, both of which were based on the level of the senior debt leverage covenant ratio.
	The outstanding balance under the Revolving Line of Credit at December 31, 2012, excluding letters of credit, was $22.5 million.
	The weighted average interest rate for borrowings under the Revolving Line of Credit facility for the period from January 1, 2013 to the termination date of May 2, 2013 was 3.91%. The weighted average interest rate for borrowings under the Revolving Line of Credit for the year ended December 31, 2012 was 3.98%. The interest rate at December 31, 2012 was 3.75%. Maximum borrowing availability was $43.0 million as of December 31, 2012. The Company had $2.0 million of outstanding standby letters of credit issued under the Revolving Line of Credit as of December 31, 2012. In connection with the consummation of the Revolving Credit Facility, all standby letters of credit were transferred to the Revolving Credit Facility on May 2, 2013.
	The weighted average interest rate for the Term Debt borrowings for the period from January 1, 2013 to the termination date of May 2, 2013 was 3.13%. The weighted average interest rate for the term loan borrowings for the year ended December 31, 2012 was 3.35%. The interest rate at December 31, 2012 was 3.13%. At December 31, 2012 the outstanding balance under the term loan facility was $48.8 million.
	Working Capital Guarantee Credit Agreement
	On June 30, 2011, the Company obtained a separate line of credit with Wells Fargo for up to $10.0 million, pursuant to which Wells Fargo would issue standby letters of credit to certain of the Company’s non-domestic customers for the purpose of assuring the Company’s performance of its obligations to such customers. As of December 31, 2012 the Company had $5.6 million in outstanding standby letters of credit. In connection with the consummation of the Revolving Credit Facility, all standby letters of credit were transferred to the Revolving Credit Facility in May of 2013, and the Working Capital line of credit was discontinued.
	2015 Subordinated Notes and 2016 Subordinated Notes
	On June 30, 2010, the Company issued unsecured subordinated promissory notes (“2015 Subordinated Notes”) with an aggregate principal amount of $8.5 million to ZM Private Equity Fund II, L.P. and certain of its affiliates at an initial interest rate of 20.0% per annum. No periodic principal or interest payments were required and the 2015 Subordinated Notes were to mature on June 30, 2015. Interest payments were accrued to principal on a quarterly basis. The 2015 Subordinated Notes could be prepaid at any time prior to maturity, at the Company’s option, at the original principal amount plus accrued interest without any prepayment penalties, subject to limitations under the agreement. In connection with the Company’s initial public offering in April of 2012, the interest rate on the 2015 Subordinated Notes was amended from 20.0% per annum to 10.0% per annum. In connection with the 2020 Senior Notes offering, all of the 2015 Subordinated Notes were repaid in full on May 2, 2013.
	On June 30, 2011, in connection with an amendment to the credit agreement, the Company issued an additional $10.0 million of unsecured subordinated promissory notes (“2016 Subordinated Notes”) to ZM Private Equity Funds I, L.P and ZM Private Equity Fund II, L.P. (together with ZM EAC LLC, the “ZM Funds”), at an initial interest rate of 20.0% per annum. No periodic principal or interest payments were required and the 2016 Subordinated Notes were to mature on June 30, 2016.
	Additionally, in connection with the Working Capital Guarantee Credit Agreement, the Company issued $1.0 million in additional 2016 Subordinated Notes to the ZM Funds. In connection with the Company’s initial public offering in April of 2012, the interest rate on the 2016 Subordinated Notes was amended from 20.0% per annum to 10.0% per annum. In connection with the 2020 Senior Notes offering, all of the 2016 Subordinated Notes were repaid in full on May 2, 2013.
	The weighted average interest rate for the 2015 and 2016 Subordinated Notes for the period from January 1, 2013 to the termination date of May 2, 2013 was 10.0%. The weighted average interest rate for the 2015 and 2016 Subordinated Notes for the year ended December 31, 2012 was 12.9%. The interest rate was 10.0% and the balance was $26.7 million at December 31, 2012.
	Advance from Cambiano
	On July 29, 2008, EuAC entered into an Agreement with Banca Di Credito Cooperativo Di Cambiano (“Cambiano”) whereby EuAC may request advances up to €6.0 million. On July 29, 2013, EuAC entered into an Amended Agreement which reduced the available advances from €6.0 million to €4.0 million. Advances are based on documentary proof of receivables due from the Italian government. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide short term liquidity needs. There were no advances outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and $2.0 million (€1.5 million) of advances outstanding as of December 31, 2012 under this arrangement included on our consolidated balance sheet within accrued and other current liabilities. The agreement may be canceled by either party at any time.
	On August 4, 2008, EuAC executed a bank guarantee and pledged €3.0 million as restricted cash in connection with a performance guarantee for a four-year leasing contract in Italy. Following receipt of the restricted cash, Cambiano issued a letter of credit for the performance bond. In the third quarter of 2012, the restricted cash amount was reduced to $2.6 million (€2.0 million), in conjunction with the reduction in the corresponding letter of credit. The restrictions renewed in June 2013 through the remainder of the 2013 fire season and the Company has classified the restricted cash related to the pledges as current assets based on the anticipated release date of the restriction.
	The following table presents the Company’s required principal payments for the next five years and thereafter (in thousands):
		2020 Senior Notes		Revolving		2020 Subordinated		Total
				Credit Facility		Notes
	2014	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
	2015		—		—		4,000		4,000
	2016		—		—		4,000		4,000
	2017		—		—		4,000		4,000
	2018		—		68,086		4,000		72,086
	Thereafter		355,000		—		1,500		356,500
	Total future debt principal payments	$	355,000	$	68,086	$	17,500	$	440,586

Consolidating_Financial_Inform

Consolidating Financial Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Consolidating Financial Information	'
	Note 9. Consolidating Financial Information
	Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries have guaranteed its obligations under the $355.0 million outstanding principal amount of 8.25% notes due 2020. The following presents the condensed consolidating financial information for:
		•		Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated (the “Parent Company”), the issuer of the guaranteed obligations;
		•		Guarantor subsidiaries, on a combined basis, as specified in the indenture related to the Company’s obligations under the 2020 Senior Notes;
		•		Non-guarantor subsidiaries, on a combined basis;
		•		Consolidating entries and eliminations representing adjustments to (a) eliminate intercompany transactions between or among the Parent Company, the guarantor subsidiaries and the non-guarantor subsidiaries, (b) eliminate the investments in the Company’s subsidiaries, and (c) record consolidating entries; and
		•		Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated and Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis
	Each guarantor subsidiary was 100% owned by the Parent Company as of the date of each condensed consolidating balance sheet presented. The 2020 Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by each guarantor subsidiary. Each entity in the consolidating financial information follows the same accounting policies as described in the consolidated financial statements, except for the use by the Parent Company and guarantor subsidiaries of the equity method of accounting to reflect ownership interests in subsidiaries which are eliminated upon consolidation. Changes in intercompany receivables and payables related to operations, such as intercompany sales or service charges, are included in cash flows from operating activities.
			Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
			December 31, 2013
			Parent Company			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Consolidated
						Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries and
												Elimations
	Assets
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	576		$	(12	)	$	1,317		$	—		$	1,881
	Restricted cash			151			364			2,368			—			2,883
	Accounts receivable, net			17,290			40,560			8,024			113			65,987
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets			1,878			582			900			—			3,360
	Income tax receivable			70			—			65			—			135
	Deferred tax assets			3,372			—			343			—			3,715
	Total current assets			23,337			41,494			13,017			113			77,961
	Aircraft support parts, net			93,719			33,022			—			(45	)		126,696
	Aircraft, net			88,242			35,236			3,701			—			127,179
	Property, plant and equipment, net			70,145			37,825			1,412			—			109,382
	Other intangible assets, net			2,205			17,870			2,833			—			22,908
	Goodwill			—			231,626			3,690			(762	)		234,554
	Other non-current assets			325,768			7,133			816			(305,092	)		28,625
	Total assets		$	603,416		$	404,206		$	25,469		$	(305,786	)	$	727,305
	Liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts Payable			8,179			17,889			2,967			—		$	29,035
	Current portion of long-term debt			—			—			—			—			—
	Accrued and other current liabilities			(48,899	)		66,513			23,592			27			41,233
	Income tax payable			—			—			621			—			621
	Total current liabilities			(40,720	)		84,402			27,180			27			70,889
	Long-term debt, less current portion			16,160			—			—			—			16,160
	Long-term revolving credit facilities			68,086			—			—			—			68,086
	Long-term notes payable			355,000			—			—			—			355,000
	Other long-term liabilities			1,756			—			63			—			1,819
	Uncertain tax positions			5,669			—			—			—			5,669
	Deferred tax liabilities			16,745			—			30			—			16,775
	Total liabilities			422,696			84,402			27,273			27			534,398
	Stockholders’ equity (deficit):
	Common stock			1			—			1,674			(1,674	)		1
	Additional paid-in capital			179,954			297,994			33			(298,027	)		179,954
	Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)			806			21,810			(5,142	)		(5,370	)		12,104
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			(41	)		—			997			(998	)		(42	)
	Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) attributable to Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated			180,720			319,804			(2,438	)		(306,069	)		192,017
	Noncontrolling interest			—			—			634			256			890
	Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)			180,720			319,804			(1,804	)		(305,813	)		192,907
	Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	603,416		$	404,206		$	25,469		$	(305,786	)	$	727,305
			Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
			December 31, 2012
			Parent Company			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Consolidated
						Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries and
												Elimations
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	41		$	—		$	1,427		$	—		$	1,468
	Restricted cash			1,143			—			2,638			—			3,781
	Accounts receivable, net			17,181			—			7,162			103			24,446
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets			1,085			—			341			—			1,426
	Income tax receivable			238			—			810			—			1,048
Deferred tax assets			8,208			—			—			—			8,208
Total current assets			27,896			—			12,378			103			40,377
Aircraft support parts, net			93,041			—			—			—			93,041
Aircraft, net			66,673			—			—			—			66,673
Property, plant and equipment, net			54,036			—			639			—			54,675
Other non-current assets			8,354			—			781			(7,078	)		2,057
Total assets		$	250,000		$	—		$	13,798		$	(6,975	)	$	256,823
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)
Current liabilities:
Accounts Payable			6,878			—			1,868			—		$	8,746
Current portion of long-term debt			71,202			—			—			—			71,202
Accrued and other current liabilities			6,576			—			13,086			—			19,662
Income tax payable			5,964			—			194			117			6,275
Total current liabilities			90,620			—			15,148			117			105,885
Long-term debt, less current portion			26,674			—			—			—			26,674
Other long-term liabilities			1,415			—			—			—			1,415
Deferred tax liabilities			17,598			—			—			(117	)		17,481
Total liabilities			136,307			—			15,148			—			151,455
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):
Common stock			1			—			892			(892	)		1
Additional paid-in capital			101,833			—			33			(33	)		101,833
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)			11,859			—			(3,972	)		(5,440	)		2,447
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			—			—			1,223			(1,152	)		71
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) attributable to Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated			113,693			—			(1,824	)		(7,517	)		104,352
Noncontrolling interest			—			—			474			542			1,016
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)			113,693			—			(1,350	)		(6,975	)		105,368
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	250,000		$	—		$	13,798		$	(6,975	)	$	256,823
		Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
		Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Parent Company			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries and
											Eliminations
Net revenues:		$	161,500		$	128,109		$	52,852		$	(24,240	)	$	318,221
Cost of revenues			98,347			100,429			47,543			(24,211	)		222,108
Gross profit			63,153			27,680			5,309			(29	)		96,113
Operating expenses:
General and administrative			27,472			5,111			4,844			(61	)		37,366
Research and development			4,000			—			—			—			4,000
Selling and marketing			6,803			780			123			49			7,755
Total operating expenses			38,275			5,891			4,967			(12	)		49,121
Operating income (loss)			24,878			21,789			342			(17	)		46,992
Other income (expense):
Interest income (expense), net			(25,103	)		1			(73	)		—			(25,175	)
Other income (expense), net			(5,515	)		16			33			(365	)		(5,831	)
Total other income (expense)			(30,618	)		17			(40	)		(365	)		(31,006	)
Net income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest			(5,740	)		21,806			302			(382	)		15,986
Income tax expense (benefit)			5,311			(5	)		814			—			6,120
Net income (loss)			(11,051	)		21,811			(512	)		(382	)		9,866
Less: Net income (loss) related to noncontrolling interest			—			—			—			(209	)		(209	)
Net income (loss) attributable to Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated			(11,051	)		21,811			(512	)		(591	)		9,657
Dividends on Redeemable Preferred Stock			—			—			—			—			—
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders		$	(11,051	)	$	21,811		$	(512	)	$	(591	)	$	9,657
		Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
		Year Ended December 31, 2012
		Parent Company			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries and
											Eliminations
Net revenues:		$	153,213		$	—		$	57,797		$	(30,186	)	$	180,824
Cost of revenues			94,158			—			55,473			(30,226	)		119,405
Gross profit			59,055			—			2,324			40			61,419
Operating expenses:
General and administrative			14,201			—			3,085			(54	)		17,232
Research and development			4,683			—			—			—			4,683
Selling and marketing			5,953			—			104			14			6,071
Total operating expenses			24,837			—			3,189			(40	)		27,986
Operating income (loss)			34,218			—			(865	)		80			33,433
Other income (expense):
Interest income (expense), net			(6,874	)		—			(48	)		(68	)		(6,990	)
Other income (expense), net			(359	)		—			36			(271	)		(594	)
Total other income (expense)			(7,233	)		—			(12	)		(339	)		(7,584	)
Net income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest			26,985			—			(877	)		(259	)		25,849
Income tax expense (benefit)			9,733			—			480			—			10,213
Net income (loss)			17,252			—			(1,357	)		(259	)		15,636
Less: Net income (loss) related to noncontrolling interest			—			—			—			(406	)		(406	)
Net income (loss) attributable to Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated			17,252			—			(1,357	)		(655	)		15,230
Dividends on Redeemable Preferred Stock			2,795			—			—			—			2,795
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders		$	14,457		$	—		$	(1,357	)	$	(655	)	$	12,435
		Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
		Year Ended December 31, 2011
		Parent Company			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries and
											Eliminations
Net revenues:		$	125,945		$	—		$	57,382		$	(30,558	)	$	152,769
Cost of revenues			82,651			—			55,121			(30,476	)		107,296
Gross profit			43,294			—			2,261			(82	)		45,473
Operating expenses:
General and administrative			9,539			—			3,922			(438	)		13,023
Research and development			4,827			—			—			—			4,827
Selling and marketing			9,580			—			—			360			9,940
Restructuring charges			1,084			—			—			—			1,084
Total operating expenses			25,030			—			3,922			(78	)		28,874
Operating income (loss)			18,264			—			(1,661	)		(4	)		16,599
Other income (expense):
Interest income (expense), net			(8,989	)		—			(6	)		(155	)		(9,150	)
Other income (expense), net			3,930			—			(160	)		115			3,885
Total other income (expense)			(5,059	)		—			(166	)		(40	)		(5,265	)
Net income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest			13,205			—			(1,827	)		(44	)		11,334
Income tax expense (benefit)			(5,536	)		—			610			—			(4,926	)
Net income (loss)			18,741			—			(2,437	)		(44	)		16,260
Less: Net income (loss) related to noncontrolling interest			—			—			—			(390	)		(390	)
Net income (loss) attributable to Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated			18,741			—			(2,437	)		(434	)		15,870
Dividends on Redeemable Preferred Stock			9,151			—			—			—			9,151
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders		$	9,590		$	—		$	(2,437	)	$	(434	)	$	6,719
		Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
		Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Parent Company			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries and
											Eliminations
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)		$	(11,051	)	$	21,811		$	(512	)	$	(382	)	$	9,866
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			25,535			7,400			393			—			33,328
Deferred income taxes			4,543			—			554			117			5,214
Non-cash interest expense on debt			1,877			—			—			—			1,877
Stock-based compensation			792			—			—						792
Write-off of debt issuance costs related to the early extinguishment of debt			215			—			—			—			215
Non-cash interest income on loans			(140	)		—			—			—			(140	)
Amortization of debt issuance costs			2,067			—			—			—			2,067
Loss (gain) on sale of equipment			(25	)		(23	)		47			—			(1	)
Loss on sale of term loan note receivable			3,441			—			—			—			3,441
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding effects of acquisitions of businesses:
Accounts receivable			(5,866	)		(15,440	)		298			17			(20,991	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			(614	)		1,454			(413	)		—			427
Income tax receivable			170			—			745			—			915
Aircraft support parts, net			(12,354	)		(19,692	)		—			45			(32,001	)
Other non-current assets			(1,114	)		(2,124	)		107			—			(3,131	)
Accounts payable			1,304			(21,376	)		570			—			(19,502	)
Accrued and other current liabilities			(45,424	)		43,153			(1,080	)		(2,999	)		(6,350	)
Income tax payable			—			—			(187	)		(117	)		(304	)
Other long-term liabilities			342			—			—			—			342
Uncertain tax positions			(856	)		—			—			—			(856	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			(37,158	)		15,163			522			(3,319	)		(24,792	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired			(235,029	)		5,139			22			3,000			(226,868	)
Restricted cash			992			(364	)		330			—			958
Purchases of aircraft and property, plant and equipment			(35,530	)		(19,950	)		(624	)		—			(56,104	)
Purchases of intangible assets			(2,205	)		—			—			—			(2,205	)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest			—			—			(651	)		310			(341	)
Proceeds from sale of term loan note receivable			1,660			—			—			—			1,660
Decrease (increase) in other assets			—			—			(35	)		—			(35	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			(270,112	)		(15,175	)		(958	)		3,310			(282,935	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of subordinated notes			(27,572	)		—			—			—			(27,572	)
Repayments of credit facilities			(250,215	)		—			—			—			(250,215	)
Borrowings from credit facilities			246,377			—			—			—			246,377
Borrowing of notes			400,000			—			—			—			400,000
Repayments of notes			(45,000	)		—			—			—			(45,000	)
Debt issuance costs			(14,986	)		—			—			—			(14,986	)
Shares withheld for payment of taxes			(716	)		—			—			—			(716	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			307,888			—			—			—			307,888
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents			(83	)		—			326			9			252
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			535			(12	)		(110	)		—			413
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			41						1,427			—			1,468
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	576		$	(12	)	$	1,317		$	—		$	1,881
		Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
		Year Ended December 31, 2012
		Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries and
											Eliminations
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)		$	17,252		$	—		$	(1,357	)	$	(259	)	$	15,636
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			21,428			—			233			—			21,661
Deferred income taxes			2,682			—			—			—			2,682
Non-cash interest expense on debt			3,137			—			—			—			3,137
Non-cash interest (income) expense on tax contingencies			—			—			—			—			—
Stock-based compensation			2,118			—			—			—			2,118
Amortization of debt issuance costs			1,174			—			—			—			1,174
Loss (gain) on sale of equipment			5			—			—			—			5
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding
Accounts receivable			(1,144	)		—			3,811			12			2,679
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			2,496			—			307			—			2,803
Income tax receivable			1,011			—			(810	)		—			201
Aircraft support parts, net			(27,355	)		—			—			—			(27,355	)
Other non-current assets			—			—			—			—			—
Accounts payable			2,313			—			(2,398	)		—			(85	)
Accrued and other current liabilities			422			—			(470	)		247			199
Income tax payable			5,516			—			699			—			6,215
Other long-term liabilities			(2,912	)		—			—			—			(2,912	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			28,143			—			15			—			28,158
Cash flows from investing activities:						—
Restricted cash			198			—			1,240			—			1,438
Purchases of aircraft and property, plant and equipment			(22,695	)		—			(41	)		—			(22,736	)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest			(297	)		—			—			—			(297	)
Decrease (increase) in other assets			136			—			(33	)		—			103
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			(22,658	)		—			1,166			—			(21,492	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of expenses			31,454			—			—			—			31,454
Repayments of credit facilities			(327,063	)		—			—			—			(327,063	)
Borrowings from credit facilities			291,234			—			—			—			291,234
Debt issuance costs			(376	)		—			—			—			(376	)
Shares withheld for payment of taxes			(695	)		—			—			—			(695	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			(5,446	)		—			—			—			(5,446	)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents			—			—			(20	)		—			(20	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			39			—			1,161			—			1,200
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			2			—			266			—			268
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	41		$	—		$	1,427		$	—		$	1,468
		Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
		Year Ended December 31, 2011
		Parent Company			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries and
											Eliminations
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)		$	18,741		$	—		$	(2,437	)	$	(44	)	$	16,260
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			24,033			—			281			—			24,314
Deferred income taxes			4,585			—			4			—			4,589
Non-cash interest expense on debt			3,158			—			—			—			3,158
Non-cash interest (income) expense on tax contingencies			(2,745	)		—			—			—			(2,745	)
Non-cash tax settlement			(9,451	)		—			—			—			(9,451	)
Amortization of debt issuance costs			875			—			—			—			875
Loss (gain) on sale of equipment			(26	)		—			—			—			(26	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable			(3,096	)		—			(1,437	)		(115	)		(4,648	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			524			—			(40	)		—			484
Income tax receivable			(1,248	)		—						—			(1,248	)
Aircraft support parts, net			(42,717	)		—						—			(42,717	)
Accounts payable			(7,187	)		—			4,951			—			(2,236	)
Accrued and other current liabilities			(1,732	)		—			(3,596	)		558			(4,770	)
Income tax payable			(691	)		—			2,189			—			1,498
Other long-term liabilities			(4,060	)		—						—			(4,060	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			(21,037	)		—			(85	)		399			(20,723	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Restricted cash			(936	)		—			(62	)		—			(998	)
Purchases of aircraft and property, plant and equipment			(11,334	)		—			(79	)		—			(11,413	)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest			(254	)		—			—			—			(254	)
Decrease (increase) in other assets			(478	)		—			60			—			(418	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			(13,002	)		—			(81	)		—			(13,083	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of credit facilities			(284,220	)		—			—			—			(284,220	)
Borrowings from credit facilities			317,737			—			—			—			317,737
Debt issuance costs			(758	)		—			—			—			(758	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			32,759			—			—			—			32,759
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents			864			—			(1,078	)		(399	)		(613	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			(416	)		—			(1,244	)		—			(1,660	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			418			—			1,510			—			1,928
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	2		$	—		$	266		$	—		$	268

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Note 10. Income Taxes
	For financial reporting purposes, income (loss) before noncontrolling interest and income taxes by taxing jurisdiction is as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	U.S. and other	$	13,200		$	24,407		$	9,842
	Canada		1,280			101			158
	Brazil		861			—			—
	Italy		645			1,341			1,334
	Income (loss) before noncontrolling interest and income taxes	$	15,986		$	25,849		$	11,334
	Income tax expense (benefit) consisted of the following (in thousands):
		Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	Current income tax expense (benefit):
	U.S. Federal income taxes	$	125		$	1,028		$	(10,055	)
	State and local income taxes		50			59			21
	Foreign income taxes		2,107			6,444			519
	Total current income tax expense (benefit)		2,282		$	7,531		$	(9,515	)
	Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
	U.S. Federal income taxes		4,168			2,375			4,269
	State and local income taxes		(185	)		303			441
	Foreign income taxes		(145	)		4			(121	)
	Total deferred income tax expense (benefit)		3,838			2,682			4,589
	Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	6,120		$	10,213		$	(4,926	)
	The U.S. statutory rate reconciles to the effective tax rate as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	Tax at U.S. statutory rate	$	5,595		$	9,047		$	3,967
	State taxes, net of federal benefit		258			569			249
	Nondeductible expenses		805			333			313
	Foreign withholding taxes		1,442			1,031			407
	Foreign tax rate differences		(485	)		(55	)		57
	Non-deductible receivable allowance		—			295			—
	Tax credits		(1,755	)		(7,155	)		(704	)
	Change in tax contingency items		72			5,964			(9,451	)
	Foreign tax attribute adjustment		(1,450	)		—			—
	Valuation allowance		2,067			—			—
	Other, net		(429	)		184			236
	Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	6,120		$	10,213		$	(4,926	)
	Deferred income tax balances reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases and are stated at enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when taxes are paid or recovered. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities and balance sheet classifications are as follows (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Accrued and other current liabilities	$	2,167		$	1,129
	Accrued benefits		661			574
	Accrued incentive compensation		1,321			959
	Cost per hour accruals		186			1,322
	Allowance for doubtful accounts reserve		52			47
	Inventory reserve		2,188			2,245
	Foreign tax credits		9,103			7,779
	Research credits		775			636
	Net operating loss carryforwards		14,461			5,117
	Total deferred tax assets		30,914			19,808
	Valuation allowance		(2,067	)		—
	Deferred tax liabilities:		28,847			19,808
	Tax-over-book depreciation and amortization		(17,613	)		(18,163	)
	Basis difference in Aircraft support parts		(23,890	)		(10,516	)
	Prepaid expenses and deferred costs		(404	)		(402	)
	Total deferred tax liabilities		(41,907	)		(29,081	)
	Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$	(13,060	)	$	(9,273	)
	Net current deferred tax assets	$	3,715		$	8,208
	Net noncurrent deferred tax liabilities		(16,775	)		(17,481	)
	Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$	(13,060	)	$	(9,273	)
	Federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $34.9 million at December 31, 2013 begin to expire in 2031. Foreign tax credit carryforwards of approximately $3.4 million at December 31, 2013 expire from 2018 to 2022. Research credit carryforwards of approximately $0.6 million as of December 31, 2013 expire from 2029 to 2033. State net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $10.9 million at December 31, 2013 expire from 2015 through 2033. State research and development credits of $0.2 million at December 31, 2013 expire from 2014 to 2018.
	U.S. income taxes are not calculated on the undistributed earnings of the Company’s foreign subsidiary in Canada, Canadian Air-Crane Ltd. (“CAC”), because of the intent to reinvest these earnings outside of the U.S. At December 31, 2013, the amounts of undistributed earnings, which are considered indefinitely reinvested, are approximately $2.8 million (C$3.0 million) for CAC. The Company does not believe it is practicable to estimate the tax effect of CAC’s permanently reinvested earnings.
On May 2, 2013, the Company acquired EHI and has made a 338(h)(10) election to treat the acquisition as an asset purchase. EHI’s assumed liabilities upon acquisition included $11.0 million in uncertain tax positions, $2.8 million of related accrued tax penalties, and $5.8 million of related accrued interest. During the fourth quarter of 2013, as a result of gathering information and facts related to the position, the Company determined it was not more likely than not that the Company had a UTP with regard to the matter.
On September 3, 2013, the Company acquired Air Amazonia and intends to make a 338(g) election for Air Amazonia. The Company intends to record goodwill for Brazil income tax purposes for the amount paid in excess of the net equity of Air Amazonia, which may result in the generation of an amortizable premium or a step-up in the tax bases of otherwise depreciable or amortizable assets.
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):
Unrecognized tax benefits December 31, 2012	$	5,964
Gross increases — tax positions in prior periods		71
Gross decreases — tax positions in prior periods		(295	)
Unrecognized tax benefits December 31, 2013	$	5,740
In January of 2014, the Company was notified of the IRS’ intent to examine the 2012 tax return.
The Greek tax authorities are currently conducting a permanent establishment examination of the Company’s 2010 and 2011 financial years. As of December 31, 2013, unrecognized tax benefits include all material uncertain tax positions associated with the examination.
During 2013, the Italian tax authorities initiated an examination into the 2010 tax return and subsequently issued additional tax assessments. In February 2014 the Conpany filed for appeals with the first level Tax Court. At December 31, 2013, the Company recorded unrecognized tax benefits of $0.1 million in connection with the Italian tax examination.
The Malaysian taxing authorities have initiated an examination into the 2008 through 2011 tax return years. As of December 31, 2013, no other foreign tax jurisdictions are under examination.
In 2012, unrecognized tax benefits of $5.7 million and $0.3 million were recorded for Greece and Peru for potential income taxes that may be due in each country if the Company is determined to have a permanent establishment in the foreign jurisdiction that would require tax to be paid. Payment in these countries would result in a foreign tax credit in the United States which the Company has included in its deferred tax assets for the year. In 2013, the full amount accrued for the Peru uncertain tax position of $0.3 million was reversed. With regard to Greece, management is currently evaluating the permanent establishment issue in Greece to determine if it agrees and believes it is reasonably possible the resolution could occur in the coming years at which time the unrecognized tax benefit would be removed through successful resolution or settlement.
The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in other income (expense), net. During the year ended December 31, 2013 the Company recognized approximately $0.8 million in interest and penalties. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had accrued $1.7 million of interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits.
The Company is subject to income taxes in the U.S., state, and several foreign jurisdictions. Depending on the jurisdiction, the Company is generally no longer subject to state or foreign examinations by tax authorities for years prior to the December 31, 2008 tax year.

Authorized_Capital_Stock

Authorized Capital Stock	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Authorized Capital Stock	'
	Note 11. Authorized Capital Stock
	On May 2, 2013, the Company purchased 100% of the outstanding share capital of EHI from EIA for consideration that included 4,008,439 shares of Series A Preferred Stock. The Series A Preferred Stock converted according to its terms, at the Company’s option, into an equal number of shares of the Company’s common stock, on August 20, 2013, following the Company obtaining stockholder approval of the issuance of shares of its common stock upon such conversion under NASDAQ Marketplace Rules.
	In April 2012, the Company completed its initial public offering of common stock. In connection with the initial public offering, the Company amended its certificate of incorporation to authorize the Company to issue up to 110,000,000 shares of common stock and up to 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock. Upon the closing of the initial public offering, all outstanding shares of Redeemable Preferred Stock and all outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock automatically converted into an aggregate of 4,802,970 shares of the Company’s common stock.
	The Board of Directors is authorized, at any time, to provide for the issuance of shares of preferred stock, in one or more series with such designations, preferences and rights, and such qualifications, limitations and restrictions, as shall be set forth in the resolutions of the Board of Directors providing for the issuance thereof.

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefit Plans	'
	Note 12. Employee Benefit Plans
	The Company maintains the Erickson Air-Crane 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan for substantially all full-time U.S. employees. Under the plan, participating U.S. employees may defer up to 100% of their pretax salary, subject to the annual IRS limitation, which for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $17,500, $17,000 and $16,500, respectively. The Company may make a discretionary matching contribution, determined annually, equal to a uniform percentage or dollar amount per Plan participant. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company contributed $0.3 million, $0.4 million and $0.3 million, respectively.
	Canadian Air-Crane Ltd. maintains a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan for salaried employees in Canada. Under this plan, participating Canadian employees may defer up to 18% of their pretax salary, subject to an annual maximum amount which for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was C$23,820, C$22,970 and C$22,450, respectively. The Company may contribute up to 2.5% of an employee’s compensation. The Company contributed $0.1 million under this plan for each of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011.

Reportable_Segments

Reportable Segments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Reportable Segments	'
	Note 13. Reportable Segments
	The Company reports segment information based on the “management” approach. The management approach designates the internal reporting used by management for making decisions and assessing performance as the source of the Company’s reportable segments. Prior to May 2, 2013, the Company’s reportable operating segments were Aerial services, which consisted of firefighting, timber harvesting, infrastructure construction, and crewing, and Manufacturing/MRO, which consisted of aftermarket support and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (“MRO”) services for the Aircrane and other aircraft and the remanufacture of Aircranes and related components. On May 2, 2013, the Company completed its acquisition of EHI. As a result of the acquisition, the Company established new reportable operating segments to assess performance by type of customer: Government and Commercial. Segment data for prior periods has been reclassified to reflect the establishment of the Government and Commercial segments. The Government segment includes firefighting, defense and security, and transportation and other operating segments, as these lines of business are primarily contracted with government customers. The Commercial segment includes both logging and construction operating segments, as these lines of business are primarily contracted with commercial customers.
	The Company deploys its fleet of aircraft to maximize fleet utilization. When making fleet resource allocation decisions, the Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) primarily considers aircraft type required, route economics, and the financial impact of the resource allocation decision on an individual customer basis. Because the fleet and related resources are used interchangeably between reportable operating segments, the Company does not generate for the CODM’s use an allocation of fleet and fleet support assets including aircraft, net, aircraft support parts, net, and property, plant, and equipment, net, across the reportable operating segments.
	The Company’s CODM, management team and board of directors evaluate the performance of the Company’s operating segments based on net sales and gross profit. Gross profit for each segment includes net sales to third parties and related cost of sales directly attributable to the segment. Gross profit for each segment excludes costs shared by the segments but not allocated to the segments for the use of the CODM and excludes costs not directly attributable to the segments. Costs excluded from segment gross profit are primarily fixed or semi-fixed in nature and include salaries and benefits of pilots and field mechanics, depreciation and amortization costs related to aircraft, aircraft lease costs, aircraft insurance, and other similar type costs. The Company includes intercompany transfers between segments for management reporting purposes.
	Government. The Company’s Government revenue is derived primarily from contracts with various governments who use its services for firefighting, defense and security, and transportation and other government-related activities. Many of the Company’s contracts for Government services are multi-year and provide the majority of its current revenue backlog.
		•		Firefighting Contracts. The Company generally charges a daily standby fee for the contract period with an additional rate for hours flown; some contracts include a minimum number of hours to be flown before the hourly rate is charged. The Company has both domestic and international contracts, which may be exclusive-use or call-when-needed in nature. Exclusive-use contracts denote that the Company is obligated to provide, and its customers are obligated to take and pay for, the use of the Company’s services. Call-when-needed contracts are contracts with pre-negotiated terms under which the Company may elect to provide services if requested.
		•		Defense and Security. The Company generally charges a daily standby fee for the contract period with an additional rate for hours flown; some contracts include a minimum number of hours to be flown before the hourly rate is charged. The Company has both domestic and international contracts, but the majority of its defense and security-related work is performed outside of the U.S.
		•		Transportation and Other Government-Related Activities. This line of business captures several types of government services including transportation of items for various government entities that are not defense or security related, crewing and cost per hour (“CPH”) services for government customers, as well as other government-related services. Crewing services are typically for customers who have purchased an Aircrane but lack trained or certified operating personnel-related to the Aircrane. The Company offers pilots and field maintenance crews as part of its crewing services. For government customers who desire better predictability and stability in their aircraft operating costs, the Company offers CPH contracts in which it provides major components and rotable parts at a fixed cost per flight hour.
	Commercial. The Company’s Commercial revenue is derived primarily from timber harvesting, infrastructure construction, and manufacturing/ MRO.
		•		Timber Harvesting Contracts. The Company generally operates on either an hourly rate structure or a per cubic meter of high grade timber delivered basis. The Company serves a variety of customers in North America and Asia.
		•		Infrastructure Construction Contracts. The Company’s infrastructure construction operations vary from short-term construction jobs (generally one to five days in duration) to longer-term jobs (several months or years in duration) within the oil and gas, construction, energy transmission, and energy generation industries.
		•		MRO, Component Part Sale, and Other. The Company has an ongoing revenue stream from customers who own or operate either Aircranes or the military version CH-54s, or other aircraft and require parts support for their helicopters. Further, the Company provides services to customers who own or operate Aircranes, CH-54s, or other aircraft and need their aircraft components repaired or overhauled by a certified facility. The Company is also pursuing aftermarket opportunities to manufacture and sell parts or provide maintenance, repair, or overhaul for other aircraft components.
	In the Company’s Central Point, Oregon facility it has the capability to remanufacture Aircranes on existing S-64 and CH-54 airframes for either resale or to induct into the Company’s fleet, and this remains a core business competency. Customers who identify a year-round or otherwise critical application for an Aircrane may find it advantageous to own an Aircrane rather than leasing the Company’s fleet services. The Company has sold nine Aircranes since 2002 and subsequently re-purchased one of these Aircranes in 2012. While the Company continues to pursue Aircranes sales and will make sales strategically when opportunities arise, it does not rely on Aircrane sales as an essential part of its business planning
	The following table sets forth information about the Company’s operations by its two reportable segments. Amounts identified as “Corporate” are assets or expenses that are not directly attributable to a specific segment:
	Revenue by Reportable Segment (in thousands):
			Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
			December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	Net revenues:
	Government		$	221,581		$	105,858		$	97,165
	Commercial			96,640			74,966			55,604
	Total net revenues		$	318,221		$	180,824		$	152,769
	Gross Profit by Reportable Segment (in thousands):
			Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
			December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	Gross Profit:
	Government		$	146,149		$	64,636		$	63,695
	Commercial			53,541			42,904			24,329
	Non-allocated costs(1)			(103,577	)		(46,121	)		(42,551	)
	Total gross profit		$	96,113		$	61,419		$	45,473
	-1	Non-allocated costs include costs that are shared by both of the reporting segments but are not allocated to the operating segments for the use of the CODM and expenses that are not directly attributable to the operating segments.
	Assets by Reportable Segment (in thousands):
			December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
	Assets:
	Government		$	295,153		$	16,573
	Commercial			21,070			14,929
	Corporate(1)			51,756			24,103
	Fixed assets(2)			359,326			201,218
	Total assets		$	727,305		$	256,823
	-1	Corporate assets are comprised primarily of cash, prepaid and other current assets, and deferred tax assets
	-2	Fixed assets are comprised of the aircraft fleet and fleet support assets including aircraft, net, aircraft support parts, net, and property, plant, and equipment, net. Property, plant, and equipment, net are primarily used to support the aircraft fleet, with minimal amounts allocated to the corporate function
	A reconciliation of the Company’s segment gross profit to operating income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 is as follows (in thousands):
			Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
			December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	Reconciliation to operating income (loss):
	Government gross profit		$	146,149		$	64,636		$	63,695
	Commercial gross profit			53,541			42,904			24,329
	Non-allocated costs of revenue(1)			(103,577	)		(46,121	)		(42,551	)
	Operating expenses, net(2)			(49,121	)		(27,986	)		(28,874	)
	Total operating income (loss)		$	46,992		$	33,433		$	16,599
	-1	Non-allocated costs include costs that are shared by both of the reporting segments but are not allocated to the operating segments for the use of the CODM and expenses that are not directly attributable to the operating segments.
	-2	Other corporate expenses include research and development, corporate sales and marketing expenses, stock-based compensation expense, income taxes, various nonrecurring charges, and other separately managed general and administrative costs.
	Revenue by Geographic Area (in thousands):
			Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
			December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	Net revenues:
	North America		$	136,100		$	107,613		$	84,150
	Middle East			67,315			—			—
	Europe			24,096			37,362			37,466
	Asia			25,410			11,262			16,524
	South America			24,809			13,465			3,583
	Africa			20,598			—			—
	Australia			19,893			11,122			11,046
	Total net revenues		$	318,221		$	180,824		$	152,769
For each operating segment, revenues are attributed to geographic area based on the country where the services were performed; for the Manufacturing / MRO line of business within the Commercial reportable segment, revenues are attributed to geographic area based on the country in which the customer is located.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Note 14. Commitments and Contingencies
	Environmental Remediation Matters
	The Company is continuing to participate in remediating environmental damage resulting from the identification of hazardous substances at its Central Point, Oregon facility. Under the Asset Purchase Agreement with Erickson Group, Ltd. (“Erickson Group”), a previous owner of the Company, Erickson Group agreed to bear the financial responsibility for the payment of the first $1.5 million of the cleanup costs. Erickson Group and the Company shall each bear one-half of the financial responsibility for the payment of the next $1.0 million of cleanup costs, and any aggregate costs in excess of $2.5 million will be the sole responsibility of Erickson Group. Erickson Group is responsible for directing and controlling the remediation efforts. Since 2000, the Company has paid $0.4 million to Erickson Group for a portion of its exposure on the $0.5 million layer of financial responsibility and has recorded a liability for the remaining $0.1 million exposure on its remaining share. Environmental consultants indicate that the Central Point site may require monitoring for another 20 years; therefore, the Company believes the full amount of its financial share will ultimately be paid.
	Legal Proceedings
	ST Aerospace Matter
	ST Aerospace Services, Co. (“ST Aerospace”), a judgment creditor of EIA, served a Writ of Garnishment on us on April 11, 2013, in connection with a judgment entered against EIA in favor of ST Aerospace, in the amount of approximately $3.6 million, also the amount of the garnishment. EIA is the former parent company of EHI. The Company responded that, at the time of the Company’s receipt of the Writ of Garnishment on April 11, 2013, it did not owe any money or property to EIA. ST Aerospace has since filed an Order for Appearance and requested discovery. This claim was dismissed in November of 2013.
	Priority 1 Matter
	In November 2012, Priority 1 Air Rescue Services, Inc., or Priority 1, brought breach of contract claims against EHI in Multnomah County (Oregon) Circuit Court related to two subcontracts between Priority 1 and EHI. The primary contracts were between EHI and the U.S. Government for air medical evacuation, fire suppression, and other related services in Hawaii and Alaska. Priority 1 alleges that EHI failed to pay invoices for work performed in the amount of approximately $0.7 million. Priority 1 also claims an additional amount for consequential damages and interest. The total amount claimed by Priority 1 is approximately $2.0 million. EHI answered the complaint in December 2012, and denied all allegations. Discovery is currently ongoing in this matter.
	Fortis Matter
	A complaint was served on EHI on August 27, 2012, by the plaintiff, Fortis Lease Deutschland GmbH, in the Regional Court, 7th Chamber for Commercial Matters, Cologne, Germany. The plaintiff claims approximately €0.8 million in damages for the payment of VAT levied on the purchase price relating to EHI’s purchase of two helicopters from the plaintiff in 2011. The complaint lodged by plaintiff resulted in a default judgment against EHI issued on February 26, 2013. In a brief filed with the court on May 10, 2013, EHI objected to the default judgment, arguing that the sale of the two helicopters was tax exempt as they both were exported to a third country outside the European Union. In January 2014, Erickson agreed to pay €40,000 in full and final settlement of this matter.
	Arizona Environmental Matter
	In August 2012, EHI received a request for information from the State of Arizona regarding the Broadway-Pantano Site in Tucson, Arizona, which is comprised of two landfills at which the State has been conducting soil and groundwater investigations and cleanups. In addition, EHI has been served with various petitions to perpetuate testimony regarding the State’s investigation into contamination at the Site. According to these documents, the State has identified approximately 101 parties that are potentially responsible for the contamination. Based on the information request and the petition to perpetuate testimony, it is possible that the Stateor other liable parties may assert that EHI is liable for the alleged contamination at the Site. There were no material developments with respect to this matter in 2013. At this time, the Company is not able to determine the likelihood of any outcome in this matter, nor is it able to estimate the amount or range of loss or the impact on its financial condition in the event of an unfavorable outcome.
	World Fuel Claim
	In December of 2013, World Fuel, a former fuel supplier of Evergreen International Aviation (“EIA”) and Evergreen Airlines (“EA”), filed suit against EIA, EA and other named parties claiming approximately $9 million of accounts payable due and owing to World Fuel for fuel purchases made by EIA and EA. Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. (Erickson’s wholly-owned subsidiary, “EHI”) was a named party in the lawsuit since it was alleged that EHI signed a joint and several guaranty of payment in favor of World Fuel in 2012. Both EIA and EA filed for voluntary bankruptcy in late 2013 following the filing of the World Fuel complaint, so the World Fuel action is currently the subject of an automatic stay order issued by the bankruptcy court with respect to both EIA and EA. At this time, the Company is not able to determine the likelihood of any outcome in this matter, nor is it able to estimate the amount or range of loss or the impact on its financial condition in the event of an unfavorable outcome.
	Stockholder Action
	In August 2013, a putative stockholder of the Company filed a class and derivative action in the Court of Chancery for the State of Delaware against the Company, the members of its board of directors, EAC Acq., and the ZM Funds and certain of their affiliates. The plaintiff asserted claims for breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment in connection with the EHI acquisition and requested an award of unspecified monetary damages to the stockholders and to the Company, disgorgement and restitution, certain other equitable relief, and an award of plaintiff’s costs and disbursements, including legal fees. On October 3, 2013, the defendants moved to dismiss the plaintiff’s complaint on the ground that all of the plaintiff’s claims in reality were derivative in nature and that the plaintiff had failed to allege facts sufficient to excuse pre-suit demand. On December 4, 2013, rather than oppose the motion to dismiss, the plaintiff chose to file an amended complaint. On January 24, 2014, the defendants again moved to dismiss the plaintiff’s amended complaint on the same grounds. The motion is still pending. Although the Company is unable to predict the final outcome of the proceeding, the Company believes the allegations lack merit, intends to vigorously defend against them, and believes that the final results will not have a material effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
	In addition to the foregoing litigation, the Company is subject to ongoing litigation and claims as part of its normal business operations. In the Company’s opinion, none of these claims will have a material adverse effect on it.
	Put Option
	On October 1, 2012, the Company entered into an Aircraft Purchase Agreement to purchase the S-64F Aircrane and Aircrane support parts from San Diego Gas & Electric (“SDG&E”) for a total purchase price of $21.75 million. The total consideration was comprised of the following: $18.1 million for the Aircrane, $1.9 million for support parts and supplies and Aircrane accessories, and $1.8 million for the relief of the liability associated with the CPH contract. As a result of this transaction, SDG&E’s put option right under the original sales agreement, in 2009, was extinguished. The put option right would have, if exercised, required the Company to repurchase on July 31, 2013, at the determined fair value of the asset, the S-64F Aircrane.
	The Aircraft Purchase Agreement also terminated a preexisting cost per hour contract between the Company and SDG&E, which released the Company from its performance obligations under the contract. The early termination of the contract resulted in an acceleration of deferred revenue of $5.7 million and a decrease in cost of revenues for the reversal of the CPH reserve of $0.6 million, for a net approximate impact to gross profit of $6.3 million and an increase to net income of $3.8 million. The Aircrane was added to the Company’s fleet on October 1, 2012.
	Operating Leases
	The Company owns substantially all of its property, periodically leases certain premises on a short term basis, and leases a minor amount of its facilities and certain other property under non-cancelable operating lease agreements that expire on various dates through August of 2064. Certain leases have renewal options. Operating lease expense for the facilities leases were $1.8 million, $0.7 million and $0.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	In connection with the 2013 acquisition of EHI, the Company acquired certain operating leases for aircraft that expire on various dates through January of 2021. During the year ended December 31, 2013, operating lease expense associated with the aircraft was $14.0 million.
	Minimum future lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases at December 31, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
	Year ending December 31:
	2014	$	21,210
	2015		18,613
	2016		10,279
	2017		7,594
	2018		6,421
	Thereafter		5,152
		$	69,269
	Outstanding Purchase Orders
	As of December 31, 2013, the Company had $43.0 million of outstanding purchase orders for scheduled parts deliveries through 2019, all in the ordinary course of business and the majority of which were cancellable.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	Note 15. Related Party Transactions
	In addition to the stated items and transaction below, the Company reimbursed various entities affiliated with the ZM Funds and Quinn Morgan for expenses and other costs totaling $0.4 million, $0.2 million and $0.1 million during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	2015 Subordinated Notes and 2016 Subordinated Notes
	The Company was party to a Second Lien Credit Agreement pursuant to which the Company borrowed $20.0 million (the “Second Lien Debt”). Lenders of Second Lien Debt to the Company included the ZM Funds, which are affiliates of the Company through common ownership.
	On June 30, 2010, concurrent with the refinancing of the Company’s senior debt, the Company used proceeds from the senior secured asset-based revolving credit facilities to partially pay-down $11.5 million of its $20.0 million Second Lien Debt to one of the ZM Funds and certain of its affiliates. The remaining $8.5 million was exchanged for 2015 Subordinated Notes at a rate of 20.0% per annum, which was payable in kind by increasing the principal amount of such notes and payable quarterly.
	No periodic principal or interest payments were required and the 2015 Subordinated Notes were to mature on June 30, 2015. In connection with the initial public offering in April of 2012, the interest rate on the 2015 Subordinated Notes was amended from 20.0% per annum to 10.0% per annum. In connection with the 2020 Senior Notes offering consummated on May 2, 2013, all of the 2015 Subordinated Notes were repaid in full.
	On June 30, 2011, in connection with an amendment to the Company’s credit agreement at the time, an additional $10.0 million of 2016 Subordinated Notes were issued to two of the ZM Funds at a rate of 20.0% per annum, which was payable in kind by increasing the principal amount of such notes and payable quarterly. No periodic principal or interest payments are required and the 2016 Subordinated Notes were to mature on June 30, 2016. Additionally, in connection with the Working Capital Guarantee Credit Agreement, the Company issued $1.0 million in additional 2016 Subordinated Notes to two of the ZM Funds at a rate of 20.0% per annum, which was payable in kind by increasing the principal amount of such notes and payable quarterly. In connection with the initial public offering in April of 2012, the interest rate on the 2016 Subordinated Notes was amended from 20.0% per annum to 10.0% per annum. In connection with the 2020 Senior Notes offering consummated on May 2, 2013, all of the 2016 Subordinated Notes were repaid in full.
	Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. (“EHI”) Acquisition
	In connection with the Company’s acquisition of EHI, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement (the “Second Lien SPA”) with all of the second lien lenders of EIA, including two of the ZM Funds and certain of their affiliates, pursuant to which the Company would issue 3,375,527 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock to EIA’s second lien lenders. To facilitate the Company’s acquisition of EHI, the second lien lenders, including two of the ZM Funds and certain of their affiliates, executed certain waivers and consents pursuant to the EIA’s amended and restated second lien credit agreement and certain related agreements (the “EIA Second Lien Credit Facility”) with Wilmington Trust FSB and certain lenders listed therein, including two of the ZM Funds and certain of their affiliates.
	The EIA Second Lien Credit Facility provided a loan facility of up to $100.0 million, with loans bearing interest at an annual rate of 11.0% plus the greater of (a) the prime rate and (b) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.5%; provided that in no event shall the rate be lower than 5.0%, or for Eurodollar borrowing 12.0% plus LIBOR (with a 3.0% floor) plus statutory reserves, and loans were entitled to certain annual payments in kind. The EIA Second Lien Credit Facility was secured by a second lien security interest in substantially all of EIA’s and EHI’s assets, certain guarantees and other collateral. The loans under the EIA Second Lien Credit Facility were to mature on September 30, 2015. The EIA Second Lien Credit Facility provided that certain assets sales by EIA, including the Company’s acquisition of EHI, required that all loans be repaid in full and loan availability be permanently reduced to zero.
	In connection with the EHI acquisition, which was funded with a portion of the proceeds from the 2020 Senior Notes offering (See “Note 8 — Debt”), two of the ZM Funds and certain of their affiliates received 1,689,155 shares of Series A Preferred Stock as repayment of $20.0 million of principal of their pro rata share of the EIA Second Lien Credit Facility. In addition, two of the ZM Funds and certain of their affiliates forgave $2.5 million of their pro rata share of the EIA Second Lien Credit Facility in connection with the EHI acquisition and retained approximately $37.9 million in the EIA Second Lien Credit Facility.
	In addition, the Company issued 632,911 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock to EIA’s first lien lenders in connection with the Company’s acquisition of EHI and certain of those first lien lenders sold their shares to certain of the EIA second lien lenders, including two of the ZM Funds and certain of their affiliates. A total of 1,984,680 shares of Series A Preferred Stock were issued to two of the ZM Funds and certain of their affiliates (including shares that two of the ZM Funds and certain of their affiliates purchased from the EIA first lien lenders).
	Transaction Fee
	In connection with the EHI acquisition, 10th Lane Partners, LLC, an entity controlled by Q&U Investments, LLC and affiliated with Quinn Morgan, one of the Company’s directors, received a fee of $2.5 million from the Company in consideration for services rendered to the Company by 10th Lane Partners, LLC, its affiliates and employees.
	Registration Rights
	The Company is party to an amended and restated registration rights agreement among the Company and the ZM Funds, which are beneficial owners of more than 5% of the Company’s common stock. Pursuant to the registration rights agreement, ZM EAC LLC has the right to require that the Company register its shares under the Securities Act for sale to the public. If ZM EAC LLC exercises its demand registration right, ZM Private Equity Fund I, L.P. and ZM Private Equity Fund II, L.P. will have the opportunity to include their shares in the registration. The Company must pay all expenses, except for underwriters’ discounts and commissions, incurred in connection with the exercise of these demand registration rights.
	In addition, the ZM Funds have piggyback registration rights, which mean that they have the right to include their shares in any registration that the Company effects under the Securities Act, other than a registration affected pursuant to an exercise of demand registration rights, subject to specified exceptions. The Company must pay all expenses, except for underwriters’ discounts and commissions, incurred in connection with these piggyback registration rights.
	The Company is unable to estimate the dollar value of registration rights to the holders of these rights. The amount of reimbursable expenses under the registration rights agreement depends on a number of variables, including whether registration rights are exercised incident to a primary offering by the Company, the form on which the Company is eligible to register such a transaction, and whether the Company has a shelf registration in place at the time of any future offering.

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	'
	Note 16. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
	The Company has entered into a number of foreign currency forward contracts. The purpose of these transactions is to reduce the impact of future currency fluctuations related to anticipated cash receipts from expected future revenue that is denominated in a currency other than U.S. dollars. The change in the valuation of the foreign currency forwards portfolio is recorded within unrecognized or recognized gain (loss) in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Outstanding balances of foreign currency forward contracts in asset positions at year end are included in prepaid expenses and other assets if maturing within one year, or other noncurrent assets if maturing beyond one year within the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Outstanding balances of foreign currency forward contracts in liability positions at year end are included in accrued and other current liabilities if maturing within one year, or other long-term liabilities if maturing beyond one year within the accompanying consolidated balance sheets (See “Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies”)
	The Company was not party to any foreign currency forward contracts as of December 31, 2013. A summary of open foreign currency forward contracts at December 31, 2012 are as follows (all contracts are obligations for the Company to deliver foreign currency — i.e., short positions) (in thousands):
	Purpose/Maturity	Foreign		Contract		Market		Asset
		Quantity		Value		Value		(Liability)
	2012:00:00
	Australia — Aerial operations maturing through March 2013		AUD6,865	$	6,673	$	7,089	$	(416	)

Warranty_Reserves_and_Cost_Per

Warranty Reserves and Cost Per Hour ("CPH") Reserves	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Guarantees [Abstract]	'
Warranty Reserves and Cost Per Hour ("CPH") Reserves	'
	Note 17. Warranty Reserves and Cost Per Hour (“CPH”) Reserves
	Sales of Aircranes to third parties include limited warranty provisions that require the Company to remedy deficiencies in quality or performance of its products over a specified period of time, generally from two to five years depending on the type of part, component or airframe, including technical assistance services. Warranty reserves are established at the time that revenue is recognized at levels that represent the estimate of the costs that will be incurred to fulfill those warranty requirements and is included in accrued and other current liabilities in the financial statements. Warranty reserves may be adjusted periodically to sustain levels representing the estimate of the costs to fulfill those warranty requirements over the remaining life of the warranty.
	Warranty expense, net was zero, a $0.5 million credit and $0.9 million expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 respectively. As of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 warranty liability reserve was zero. All warranty periods expired at December 31, 2012.
	A summary of the warranty reserves related to sales of Aircranes consisted of the following (in thousands):
		Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	Beginning balance	$	—		$	1,015		$	1,244
	Increases to reserves		—			—			879
	Warranty provided or expired		—			(1,015	)		(1,108	)
	Ending balance	$	—		$	—		$	1,015
	The Company offers CPH contracts pursuant to which the Company provides components and expendable supplies for a customer’s aircraft at a fixed cost per flight hour. The Company estimates the total covered maintenance costs for the aircraft over the coverage period based on historical trends. The amount of the accrual is estimated on a per flight hour basis and recorded as the hours are flown on the aircraft. The timing of cash paid for repairs and maintenance on the aircraft will impact the balance of the accrual.
	Net CPH expense was $0.7 million, $5.3 million and $5.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 respectively. As of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 CPH liability was $0.5 million and $3.6 million, respectively.
	A summary of the CPH reserves is as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	Beginning balance	$	3,569		$	2,770		$	2,905
	Increases to reserves		747			5,282			5,220
	Maintenance and repairs provided		(3,805	)		(4,483	)		(5,355	)
	Ending balance	$	511		$	3,569		$	2,770

Seasonality

Seasonality	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Seasonality	'
	Note 18. Seasonality
	The Company’s flight hours are substantially reduced in winter or monsoon seasons. The global deployment of the Company’s helicopters and crews helps to limit the effect of seasonality, but the Company’s operations tend to peak in June through October and to be at a low point in January through April. The Company believes the acquisitions of EHI, which primarily services the Department of Defense, and Air Amazonia, which services an oil and gas related customer in Brazil, will continue to reduce seasonality and further diversify its end market and customer mix.

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings (Loss) Per Share	'
	Note 19. Earnings (Loss) Per Share
	The Company calculates basic earnings (loss) per share by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Shares issuable upon the satisfaction of certain conditions are considered outstanding and included in the computation of basic earnings (loss) per share. The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (net income in thousands).
		Year Ended		Year Ended		Year Ended
		December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012		December 31, 2011
	Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders	$	9,657	$	12,435	$	6,719
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding		11,221,005		6,981,027		1,000
	Dilutive effect of stock-based awards		53,415		—		—
	Dilutive effect of Series A Preferred Stock		560,082		—		—
	Dilutive weighted average shares outstanding		11,834,506		6,981,027		1,000
	Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	0.86	$	1.78	$	6,718.57
	Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	0.82	$	1.78	$	6,718.57
	Antidilutive common stock equivalents excluded from diluted earnings (loss) per share		16,458		158,557		—

Stockbased_Compensation

Stock-based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-based Compensation	'
	Note 20. Stock-based Compensation
	In 2012, the Company adopted a Long Term Incentive Plan and reserved for issuance 417,649 shares of its common stock. The goal of the plan is to align the interests of the Company’s eligible participants with the interests of its stockholders by providing long-term incentive compensation opportunities tied to the performance of the Company and its common stock. Because vesting is based on continued employment, these equity based incentives are also intended to attract, retain and motivate key personnel upon whose judgment, initiative and effort the successful conduct of the Company’s business is largely dependent. There were 22,888 shares available for grant under the Long Term Incentive Plan at December 31, 2013. The fair value of restricted stock units is determined based on the quoted closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.
	The following table summarizes the Company’s restricted stock unit awards activity during the year ended December 31, 2013:
		Restricted Stock Award Units			Weighted-Average
					Grant Date Fair Value
	Outstanding unvested at December 31, 2012		158,557		$	7.73
	Granted		45,914			21.43
	Vested restricted stock units		(88,610	)		10.68
	Forfeited		(24,643	)		7.75
	Outstanding unvested at December 31, 2013		91,218		$	11.75
	During the years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company granted 45,914 and 389,054 restricted stock unit awards, respectively. The fair value of shares vested during the years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $0.7 million and $1.7 million, respectively. The Company recognized approximately $0.8 million, $2.1 million and zero in stock-based compensation expense during the years ended December 31, 2013, December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 respectively.
	Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to outstanding unvested restricted stock unit awards as of December 31, 2013 is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.1 years, as follows (dollars in thousands):
		Unamortized
		Compensation Expense
	2014	$	600
	2015		300
	2016		19
	2017		14
	2018		—
	Thereafter		—
	Total	$	933

Restructuring

Restructuring	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring	'
	Note 21. Restructuring
	On November 2, 2011, the Company completed a company restructuring which included a reduction-in-force of 119 employees. The restructuring was needed to realign the Company’s operating expenses to ensure that it remains competitive in the markets it serves. The cost of the restructuring was $1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. As of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, zero and $0.1 million of these costs, respectively, were included in accounts payable.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events	'
	Note 22. Subsequent Events
	On March 11, 2014, the Company finalized an amendment to its Revolving Credit Facility that increases its maximum borrowing availability from $125.0 million to $140.0 million. The amendment also requires that the Company maintains a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as calculated pursuant to the Revolving Credit Facility), measured on a quarter-end basis, of at least (i) 1.20:1.00 for the twelve month period ending as of the end of each fiscal quarter if Borrowers’ Average Availability (as defined in the Revolving Credit Facility) during such fiscal quarter was greater than $16.8 million (previously $15.0 million) or (ii) 1.05:1.00 for the twelve month period ending as of the end of each fiscal quarter if Borrowers’ Average Availability (as defined in the Revolving Credit Facility) during such fiscal quarter was less than or equal to $16.8 million (previously $15.0 million). The amendment also aligns various definitions with the increase in Borrower’s Average Availability.

Unaudited_Quarterly_Financial_

Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information	'
	Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information
		2013
	(Unaudited)	1st Quarter			2nd Quarter			3rd Quarter		4th Quarter			Total
	Net Revenues	$	36,940		$	68,590		$	120,226	$	92,465		$	318,221
	Gross Profit		9,274			17,490			46,185		23,164			96,113
	Net income (loss)		(995	)		(1,797	)		14,488		(1,830	)		9,866
	Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders		(1,216	)		(1,952	)		14,525		(1,700	)		9,657
	Basic earnings per common share	$	(0.13	)	$	(0.20	)	$	1.26	$	(0.12	)	$	0.86
	Dilutive earnings per common share	$	(0.13	)	$	(0.20	)	$	1.05	$	(0.12	)	$	0.82
	Weighted average shares outstanding:
	Basic		9,727,127			9,759,758			11,562,465		13,786,308			11,221,005
	Dilutive		9,727,127			9,759,758			13,813,514		13,786,308			11,834,506
		2012
	(Unaudited)	1st Quarter			2nd Quarter			3rd Quarter		4th Quarter			Total
	Net Revenues	$	27,609		$	37,877		$	76,261	$	39,077		$	180,824
	Gross Profit		4,040			10,320			36,542		10,517			61,419
	Net income (loss)		(2,309	)		1,169			17,634		(858	)		15,636
	Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders		(5,003	)		831			17,556		(949	)		12,435
	Basic earnings per common share	$	(5,002.73	)	$	0.1		$	1.8	$	(0.10	)	$	1.78
	Dilutive earnings per common share	$	(5,002.73	)	$	0.1		$	1.8	$	(0.10	)	$	1.78
	Weighted average shares outstanding:
	Basic		1,000			8,355,869			9,756,478		9,749,860			6,981,027
	Dilutive		1,000			8,355,869			9,756,478		9,749,860			6,981,027

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Accounting	'
	Basis of Accounting
	The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).
Principles of Consolidation	'
	Principles of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of all majority-owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities in which it is determined that the Company is the primary beneficiary, as defined by Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810—Consolidation (“ASC 810”). Intercompany accounts and transactions between the companies are eliminated upon consolidation.
Reclassifications	'
	Reclassifications
	Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. Reclassification has been made to prior period amounts of deferred overhauls from aircraft support parts, net to property, plant, and equipment, net on the consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of cash flows to conform to current period presentation and to conform to common industry presentation. Such reclassification had no effect on previously reported consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity or statements of comprehensive income (loss). The prior period reclassification includes $36.3 million of deferred overhauls and $4.0 million of related work-in-process from aircraft support parts, net to property, plant, and equipment, net at December 31, 2012. Deferred overhauls are presented separately in property, plant, and equipment, net, while work-in-process related to deferred overhauls are presented in construction-in-progress within property, plant, and equipment, net.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make assumptions and estimates that directly affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements. Significant estimates for which changes in the near term are considered reasonably possible and that may have a material impact on the financial statements are: (a) excess and obsolete aircraft support parts reserves, (b) allowance for doubtful accounts, (c) income tax assets and liabilities, (d) warranty reserves, (e) CPH reserves and (f) estimates and assumptions made in determining fair values in connection with the business combinations. Management of the Company bases their estimates on historical experience and other relevant assumptions. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences may be material to the consolidated financial statements.
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions	'
	Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions
	The financial statements of the Company’s subsidiaries CAC, EuAC and Air Amazonia, are measured in their functional currencies of the Canadian dollars (C$), Euros (€) and Brazilian Real (R$) respectively and then are translated into U.S. dollars. Generally, balance sheet accounts are translated using the current exchange rate at each balance sheet date. Results of operations are translated using the average exchange rate each month. Translation gains or losses resulting from the changes in the exchange rates from month to month are recorded in other comprehensive income (“OCI”). The financial statements of the Company’s subsidiaries EHI, EACM and DAC are prepared using the U.S. dollar as their functional currency. The transactions related to these operations that are denominated in foreign currencies have been re-measured in U.S. dollars, and any resulting gain or loss is reported in total other income (expense), net.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	The Company classifies cash on deposit in banks and cash invested in money market accounts maturing in less than three months from the original date of purchase as cash and cash equivalents. The carrying amount of these items approximates fair value. The Company’s subsidiaries generally maintain cash account balances sufficient to meet their short-term working capital requirements and periodically remit funds to the parent company to pay intercompany lease, maintenance and other charges. Substantially all of the Company’s cash is concentrated in a few financial institutions. At times, deposits in these institutions exceed the federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes that it is not exposed to any significant risk on these balances.
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, cash held in accounts in foreign institutions totaled $3.8 million and $4.2 million, of which $2.5 million and $2.8 million, respectively, was restricted cash.
Restricted Cash	'
	Restricted Cash
	Restricted cash of $2.9 million and $3.8 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, maintained at financial institutions, serves as collateral for performance bonds required as a part of certain operating and sales contracts.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	'
	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. The Company makes estimates as to the overall collectability of its receivables on an ongoing basis and writes off accounts receivable after reasonable collection efforts have been made and collection is deemed questionable or not probable. The Company specifically analyzes its accounts receivable and historical bad debt experience, customer concentrations, customer credit-worthiness and changes in its customer payment terms when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. Charges increasing the allowance for doubtful accounts are recorded in selling and marketing expenses.
Aircraft Support Parts, net	'
	Aircraft Support Parts, net
	Aircraft support parts, net consist of aircraft parts and work-in-process which are valued at the lower of cost or market utilizing the first-in first-out method. Costs capitalized for aircraft support parts include materials, labor, and operating overhead. Work-in-process consists of remanufactured aircraft in various stages of production and in-process aircraft support parts. All aircraft require daily routine repairs and maintenance based on inspections. Such maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Periodically, aircraft are removed from service and undergo heavy maintenance activities including inspections and repairs of the airframe and related parts as required; depending on the nature of the costs, they are either capitalized or expensed as incurred. Upon completion of an aircraft remanufacture, based on the demand for our services, the Company may transfer an aircraft into its fleet.
	Abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and scrap are recorded as current-period expenses. Production overhead rates are based on the planned capacity of the production facilities and overhead costs are allocated to production based on actual direct labor hours.
	Aircraft parts are categorized as serviceable, which indicates that they are in a condition suitable for installing on an aircraft, or repairable, which indicates that additional overhaul or repair work needs to be performed in order for the part to be certified as serviceable. Since the Company operates within a niche of the heavy-lift helicopter market, it experiences long lead times and is required to carry large quantities of spares inventory in order to ensure availability of parts for servicing its fleet of aircraft. The Company records an excess and obsolete reserve for parts when its quantity on hand exceeds its forecasted need for the part or when parts have either not been utilized for a period of seven years or have been deemed obsolete or beyond economical repair by the Company’s engineering department. Accordingly, changes in forecasted demand, revised cost estimates or design changes for a part can affect estimates associated with the Company’s provision for excess and obsolete aircraft support parts, and it can vary significantly as a result.
	Aircraft support parts, net are classified as a non-current asset in the consolidated balance sheets because they are primarily used to maintain and overhaul the Company’s fleet of aircraft, which are long-term assets. Aircraft support parts which are used in operations are recorded as a component of cost of sales in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).
Aircraft and Property, Plant, and Equipment, net	'
	Aircraft and Property, Plant, and Equipment, net
	Aircraft and property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
	Aircraft			15 years
	Buildings			20 years
	Vehicles and equipment			3-5 years
	The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to expense as incurred. Expenditures that increase the value or productive capacity of assets are capitalized. Upon retirement or other disposition of property, plant and equipment, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in operations. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the life of the lease.
	Overhauls on certain significant components are capitalized, then amortized based on estimated flight hours between overhauls based on established life limits.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	Goodwill and other intangible assets result from our acquisition of existing businesses. In accordance with accounting standards related to business combinations, goodwill is not amortized, however, certain definite-lived identifiable intangible assets such as customer relationships are amortized over their estimated useful lives. We review identified intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. There have been no events or changes in circumstances that would indicate the carrying amounts may not be recoverable and no impairments were recorded for goodwill or other intangible assets during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. See “Note 6 — Acquisitions” for additional information pertaining to the Company’s goodwill and other intangible assets.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	'
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
	The Company records impairment losses on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets’ carrying amount. In such cases, the amount of the impairment is determined based on the relative fair values of the impaired assets. No impairments were recorded for long-lived assets during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
Investments	'
	Investments
	Investments are accounted for using the equity method of accounting if the investment gives the Company the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control over an investee. Significant influence is generally deemed to exist if the Company has an ownership interest in the investee of between 20% and 50%, although other factors, such as representation on the investee’s board of directors and the effect of commercial arrangements, are considered in determining whether the equity method of accounting is appropriate. Investments in which the Company does not have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies are accounted for under the cost method.
Deferred Offering Costs	'
	Deferred Offering Costs
	Deferred offering costs consist of direct incremental accounting and legal fees related to the Company’s initial public offering of its common stock and other anticipated registration statements. Approximately $0.4 million and zero of deferred offering costs were included in prepaid expenses and other on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	In April 2012, the Company completed its initial public offering. The Company raised a total of $38.4 million in gross proceeds from the initial public offering, or approximately $31.5 million in net proceeds after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions of $2.1 million and offering costs of $4.8 million.
Debt Issuance Costs	'
	Debt Issuance Costs
	Debt issuance costs consist of expenditures associated with obtaining debt financing, principally legal and bank commitment fees. Such costs are deferred and amortized over the term of the related credit agreements using a method that approximates the effective interest method. Debt issuance costs included in other non-current assets within the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were $13.5 million and $0.8 million, respectively. Amortization of debt issuance costs was $2.1 million, $1.2 million and $0.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 740. The Company is subject to income taxes in the U.S., state, and several foreign jurisdictions. In the ordinary course of business, there are transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. Significant judgment is required in determining the Company’s worldwide provision for income taxes and recording the related assets and liabilities.
	The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns in accordance with applicable accounting guidance for accounting for income taxes, using currently enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company records a valuation allowance when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
	The Company is subject to audit by federal, state and local taxing authorities. The outcome of these audits may result in the Company being assessed taxes in addition to amounts previously paid. Accordingly, the Company maintains a reserve for uncertain tax positions. The Company calculates its reserves in accordance with applicable accounting standards for accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. Changes in facts and circumstances, such as conclusion of tax audits, identification of new issues, changes in federal or state laws, or interpretations of the law, could result in material changes to the amounts recorded for such tax positions.
	It is the Company’s policy to recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions within the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) within other income (expense).
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation
	Restricted stock units (RSUs) are awarded to eligible employees and entitle the grantee to receive shares of common stock at the end of the vesting period. The fair value of the RSUs is based on the stock price on the date of grant. The Company recognizes the compensation costs related to restricted stock units on a straight-line basis over the requisite vesting period of the award, which is generally the vesting term of five years.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	The Company enters into short-term and medium-term service contracts with its customers, which generally range from one day to one year. Occasionally, the Company enters into multi-year contracts, with extension options for additional years. Revenue is recognized for contracts as the services are rendered and include leasing of the aircraft, pilot and field maintenance support and related services. The Company charges daily rates, hourly rates and production rates (logging volume transported) depending upon the type of service rendered. Mobilization fees, which represent recovery of costs incurred to deploy an aircraft to a customer, are recognized as the related mobilization occurs. Revenues from timber harvesting operations in Canada, the U.S. and Malaysia are earned based on the number of flight hours or the timber volume and quality delivered to customers, depending on the customer contract.
	Sales contracts for Aircranes include multiple deliverables, such as warranty, spare parts, training and crew provisioning arrangements. The Company allocates consideration associated with the arrangement based on the relative selling prices of the various elements. Selling prices are based on vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”); if VSOE is not available, third party evidence of selling prices is used. In circumstances where neither VSOE nor third party evidence is available, the Company uses estimated selling prices as the basis for allocating consideration.
	For the sale of Aircranes that involve significant production, modification or customization, the Company uses the percentage of completion method of accounting when all required criteria are met. In circumstances where the criteria for using the percentage of completion method of accounting are not met, revenue is recognized as each unit is completed, delivered, and accepted by the customer and the rights of ownership are transferred. When total cost estimates exceed revenues, the Company accrues the estimated losses immediately.
	Revenue recognized represents the price negotiated with the customer, adjusted by any discounts. The amount reported as cost of sales is determined by specific identification of costs to remanufacture each Aircrane, plus a proportion of deferred program costs from specific modifications to the Aircrane ordered by the customer.
	The Company’s Manufacturing, Repair, and Overhaul (“MRO”) facilities enter into contracts that require maintenance, repair, overhaul and/or assembly of various major components and other aircraft parts. In all such instances, revenues and costs are deferred until repairs are completed and the customer accepts the final product. For sales of spare parts, revenue and cost of sales are recorded once the parts are shipped to the customer in accordance with the contract or purchase order, ownership and risk of loss have passed to the customer, collectability is reasonably assured and the price is fixed and determinable. In instances where title does not pass to the customer upon shipment, the Company recognizes revenue and cost of sales upon delivery or customer acceptance, depending on the terms of the sales agreement. Cost Per Hour (“CPH”) contracts are accounted for on a long-term contract basis; revenues are recognized based upon negotiated hourly rates and applicable flight hours earned, and profitability of the contract is based upon estimated costs over the life of the contract.
Warranty and Cost-Per-Hour Reserves	'
	Warranty and Cost-Per-Hour Reserves
	Sales of Aircranes to third parties include limited warranty provisions that require the Company to remedy deficiencies in quality or performance of its products over a specified period of time, generally from two to five years depending on the type of part, component or airframe, including technical assistance services. Warranty reserves are established at the time that revenue is recognized at levels that represent the estimate of the costs that will be incurred to fulfill those warranty requirements. (See “Note 17 — Warranty Reserves and Cost Per Hour (“CPH”) Reserves”)
	The Company offers CPH contracts pursuant to which the Company provides components and expendable supplies for a customer’s aircraft at a fixed cost per flight hour. The Company estimates the total covered maintenance costs for the aircraft over the coverage period based on historical trends. The amount of the accrual is estimated on a per flight hour basis and recorded as the hours are flown on the aircraft. The timing of cash paid for repairs and maintenance on the aircraft will impact the balance of the accrual. (See “Note 17 — Warranty Reserves and Cost Per Hour (“CPH”) Reserves”)
Risks and Uncertainties	'
	Risks and Uncertainties
	The Company performs aerial services operations, sells Aircranes and spare parts, and performs other services throughout the world. Customers outside the U.S. accounted for 65.8%, 53.3% and 55.8% of consolidated net revenues during 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Many of the industries in which our service customers operate are associated with periodic economic disruption, including timber harvesting, firefighting, and construction. For each of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company had revenues from two customers in excess of 10% of the total revenues.
	The following is a summary of customers that accounted for at least 10% of the Company’s net revenues in 2013, 2012, or 2011:
			Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
			December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	Fluor(1)			14.8	%		—			—
	U.S. Forest Service			14.7	%		28.6	%		27.2	%
	Italian Ministry of Civil Protection			3	%		12.9	%		15.9	%
				32.5	%		41.5	%		43.1	%
	-1	Fluor was a customer serviced by EHI for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011
	In 2012, the Company entered into a three year agreement with the NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency (“NAMSA”), pursuant to which the Company has agreed to supply aerial firefighting services in Greece for the 2012 to 2014 firefighting seasons. Prior to the agreement with NAMSA the Company contracted directly with the Hellenic Fire Brigade to provide firefighting services for Greece. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, NAMSA accounted for 3.3% and 6.8% of the Company’s total net revenues, respectively.
	The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and believes it has made adequate provisions for potential credit losses. The Company does not generally require collateral on accounts receivable; however, under certain circumstances, the Company obtains a letter of credit or requires prepayment prior to performing services. The Company estimates its allowance for doubtful accounts using a specific identification method based on an evaluation of payment history, the customer’s credit situation, and other factors. At December 31, 2013, three customers made up 46.7% of the Company’s accounts receivable balance. At December 31, 2012, three customers made up 54.3% of the Company’s accounts receivable balance. Allowance for doubtful accounts was $1.0 million and $0.5 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The following is a summary of customers that accounted for at least 10% of the total current and non-current trade receivables as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
			As of			As of
			December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
	Fluor			19.4	%		—
	Army Contracting Command — Rock Island			13.8	%		—
	Hellenic Fire Brigade(1)			8.5	%		23.9	%
	Italian Ministry of Civil Protection			—			15.5	%
	Kestrel Aviation(2)			5	%		14.9	%
				46.70%			54.3	%
	-1	On May 23, 2012, the Company entered into a three year agreement with the NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency (“NAMSA”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to supply aerial firefighting services in Greece for the 2012 to 2014 firefighting seasons. Prior to the agreement with NAMSA, the Company contracted directly with the Hellenic Fire Brigade to provide firefighting services in Greece. At December 31, 2013, the receivable from Hellenic Fire Brigade was classified in other non-current assets due to the long-term nature of obtaining resolution regarding the Company’s permanent establishment status in Greece.
	-2	In 2013, the Company entered into a three-year aerial firefighting contract, with two optional one-year extensions, with Kestrel Aviation to support National Aerial Firefighting Centre operations in Australia. Prior to the agreement with Kestrel Aviation, the Company contracted with Helicorp to perform firefighting services in Australia.
	The Company operates within the aviation industry where certain vendors constitute the sole source for FAA-approved parts. The loss of certain suppliers could cause a material business disruption to the Company.
	The Company operates in portions of Europe that have been significantly affected by the global recession, such as Greece and Italy, and the Company bears risk that existing or future accounts receivable may be uncollectible if these customers experience curtailed government spending.
Collaborative Arrangements	'
	Collaborative Arrangements
	The Company entered into a collaborative agreement during the year ended December 31, 2013 for the ongoing development and testing of composite main rotor blades for the Aircrane and the CH-54. The agreement calls for the parties to equally share costs associated with the completion of testing. Under the agreement, once the testing and certifications are completed, the Company maintains the sole and exclusive right to sell the blades for the S-64E and S-64F helicopters to third parties. The purchaser of the intellectual property received the sole and exclusive right to sell the composite blades for the CH-54A and CH-54B helicopters to third parties. The initial sale of the intellectual property to the counterparty of the collaborative agreement was recorded in net revenues on the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2013. The Company’s portion of ongoing project costs, to the extent they qualify for capitalization on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, are included as aircraft support parts, net and property, plant, and equipment, net. The Company’s portion of these costs that are to be expensed as incurred are classified on the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) as research and development expense.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	The fair value of the Company’s cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities are carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to their short-term maturities. The fair value of bank borrowings and long-term debt approximate carrying value due to the variable rate nature of the indebtedness.
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
	Fair value measurements are classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:
	•		Level 1: Observable inputs that reflect unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities traded in active markets.
	•		Level 2: Valuations based on other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
	•		Level 3: Valuations based on inputs that are generally unobservable and typically reflect management’s estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
	The Company did not have any open foreign currency forward contracts at December 31, 2013. At December 31, 2012, the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts were measured at fair value within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, which is valued using quoted market prices for contracts with similar terms and maturity dates. (See “Note 16 — Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”).
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	'
	Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
	The Company is subject to exposures that arise from foreign currency movements between the date the foreign currency transactions are recorded and the date they are settled. The Company’s exposure to foreign currency movements is partially mitigated through naturally offsetting asset and liability currency positions. In Southeast Asia, the Company generally enters into U.S. dollar denominated contracts for its services, which reduces foreign currency risk. The Company periodically enters into foreign currency hedging transactions to mitigate risk of foreign currency movements in Europe, Australia, and Canada. A significant percentage of the Company’s revenues are denominated in a currency other than the U.S. dollar, whereas a substantial portion of its costs are incurred in U.S. dollars. The Company uses hedging strategies to manage and minimize the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on its profits. (See “Note 16 — Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”)
	All derivative instruments are recognized in the financial statements and measured at fair value regardless of the purpose or intent of holding them. The Company uses derivative instruments to principally manage cash flow risks from revenue which is expected to be recognized from executed contracts for the future delivery of goods or services. Revenues from such customer contracts are recorded in U.S. dollars at the contract rate and the impact of the foreign currency forward contract is recognized in gross margin and operating income at the time of revenue recognition. At the end of each accounting period, the value of each outstanding foreign currency forward contract is marked to market in the balance sheet on the basis of the then prevailing forward exchange rate. Revenues which are not hedged are translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rate during the month the services are rendered. All changes in fair value of the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts have been recorded in the consolidated statement of operations because they do not meet the requirements for deferral accounting. The Company does not enter into foreign currency forward contracts for trading or speculative purposes.
Variable Interest Entities	'
	Variable Interest Entities
	An entity is generally considered a Variable Interest Entity (VIE) that is subject to consolidation under ASC 810 — Consolidation, if the total equity investment at risk is not sufficient for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support; or as a group, the holders of the equity investment at risk lack any one of the following characteristics: (a) the power, through voting rights or similar rights, to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance; (b) the obligation to absorb expected losses of the entity; (c) the right to receive the expected residual returns of the entity.
	European Air-Crane, S.p.A. (“EuAC”) is 49% owned by Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated (“EAC”); 49% owned by Grupo Inaer (“Inaer” formerly Elilario Italia S.p.A.); and 2% owned by Fiduciaria Centro Nord (“FCN”). EAC provided FCN with the financial means to purchase and transfer the shares of EuAC, in exchange for the patrimonial and administrative rights derived from the shares. These rights include the right to decide whether and how to vote in shareholders’ meetings and the right to decide whether, when and to whom the shares should be transferred and endorsed.
	The Company believes that EuAC is a VIE and that the Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE through its ability to make decisions about the entity’s activities, the exposure to the expected losses of the entity if they occur, and the right to receive the expected residual returns of the entity if they occur. As such, the consolidated financial statements include the balances of EuAC.
	At December 31, 2013, EuAC consolidated variable interest entity assets and liabilities were $5.5 million and $3.0 million, respectively. At December 31, 2012, EuAC consolidated variable interest entity assets and liabilities were $8.5 million and $5.8 million, respectively. At December 31, 2013, and 2012, EuAC consolidated variable interest entity liabilities included intercompany payables of zero and $0.4 million, respectively. Noncontrolling interest of $0.9 million and $1.0 million relates to the other owners’ stockholdings and is reflected in stockholders’ equity in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
Environmental Remediation	'
	Environmental Remediation
	The Company is subject to federal and state requirements for protection of the environment, including those for discharge of hazardous materials and remediation of contaminated sites. The Company periodically assesses, based on environmental studies, expert analyses and legal reviews, the Company’s contingencies, obligations and commitments for remediation of contaminated sites, including assessments of ranges and probabilities of recoveries from other responsible parties who have and have not agreed to a settlement and of recoveries from insurance carriers. The Company immediately accrues and charges to current expense identified exposures related to environmental remediation sites based on its best estimate within a range of potential exposure for investigation, cleanup and monitoring costs to be incurred. (See “Note 14 — Commitments and Contingencies”)
Research and Development Costs	'
	Research and Development Costs
	Research and development costs predominately consist of internal labor costs and engineering tooling design costs, which are charged to expense when incurred. The Company’s research and development expense totaled $4.0 million, $4.7 million and $4.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Earnings (Loss) per Common Share	'
	Earnings (Loss) per Common Share
	Basic earnings (loss) per common share (“Basic EPS”) is computed by dividing net income attributable to common stockholders after the reduction of earnings allocated to preferred stock by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period and excludes the effects of any potentially dilutive securities.
	Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (“Diluted EPS”) gives effect to all dilutive potential common stock outstanding during the period. The computation of Diluted EPS does not assume conversion, exercise or contingent exercise of securities that would have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings.
	For the year ended December 31, 2013, the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share included 11,221,005 and 11,834,506 shares of outstanding common stock, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, 6,981,027 and 1,000 shares of outstanding common stock, respectively, were used in the computation of both basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share, as there were no dilutive potential common shares. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per common share excluded 16,458 and 158,557 shares, respectively, due to their anti-dilutive effect.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Comprehensive income (loss) consists of net income (loss) and the effects on the consolidated financial statements of translating the financial statements of the Company’s international subsidiaries. Comprehensive income (loss) is presented in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). The Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is presented as a component of equity in the consolidated balance sheets and consists of the cumulative amount of the Company’s foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax impact.
Segment Reporting	'
	Segment Reporting
	In accordance with guidance in FASB ASC 280—Segment Reporting (“ASC 280”), the Company reports segment information based on the “management” approach. The management approach designates the internal reporting used by management for making decisions and assessing performance as the source of the Company’s reportable segments. Prior to May 2, 2013, the Company’s reportable operating segments were Aerial services, which consisted of firefighting, timber harvesting, infrastructure construction, and crewing, and Manufacturing/MRO, which consisted of aftermarket support and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (“MRO”) services for the Aircrane and other aircraft and the remanufacture of Aircranes and related components. The Company completed its acquisition of EHI on May 2, 2013, and as a result of the acquisition, the Company established new reportable operating segments to assess performance by type of customer: Government and Commercial. Segment data for prior periods has been reclassified to reflect the establishment of the Government and Commercial segments. The Government segment includes firefighting, defense and security, and transportation and other operating segments, as these lines of business are primarily contracted with government customers. The Commercial segment includes both timber harvesting and infrastructure construction operating segments, as these lines of business are primarily contracted with commercial customers.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In July 2013, the FASB issued accounting standards update (“ASU”) No. 2013-11 “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists,” to resolve the diversity in practice in the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The ASU is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013 for all unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date. Early adoption is permitted and retrospective application is permitted. The Company has not elected early adoption or retrospective application of this ASU and the Company is continuing to evaluate the impact adopting this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.
	In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-05 “Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity,” to resolve the diversity in practice about whether Subtopic 810-10, Consolidation—Overall, or Subtopic 830-30, Foreign Currency Matters—Translation of Financial Statements, applies to the release of the cumulative translation adjustment into net income when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business (other than a sale of in substance real estate or conveyance of oil and gas mineral rights) within a foreign entity. The standards update is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. As the Company has not ceased to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a business within a foreign entity, the adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02 “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income,” requiring new disclosures for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”), including (1) changes in AOCI balances by component and (2) significant items reclassified out of AOCI. The guidance does not amend any existing requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in the financial statements. The standards update was effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012, to be applied prospectively. As this guidance only requires expanded disclosures, the adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives of Aircraft and Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
	Aircraft			15 years
	Buildings			20 years
	Vehicles and equipment			3-5 years
Summary of Customers that Accounted for at Least 10% of Company's Net Revenues	'
	The following is a summary of customers that accounted for at least 10% of the Company’s net revenues in 2013, 2012, or 2011:
			Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
			December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	Fluor(1)			14.8	%		—			—
	U.S. Forest Service			14.7	%		28.6	%		27.2	%
	Italian Ministry of Civil Protection			3	%		12.9	%		15.9	%
				32.5	%		41.5	%		43.1	%
	-1	Fluor was a customer serviced by EHI for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011
Summary of Customers that Accounted for at Least 10% of Total Current and Non-Current Trade Receivables	'
	The following is a summary of customers that accounted for at least 10% of the total current and non-current trade receivables as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
			As of			As of
			December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
	Fluor			19.4	%		—
	Army Contracting Command — Rock Island			13.8	%		—
	Hellenic Fire Brigade(1)			8.5	%		23.9	%
	Italian Ministry of Civil Protection			—			15.5	%
	Kestrel Aviation(2)			5	%		14.9	%
				46.70%			54.3	%
	-1	On May 23, 2012, the Company entered into a three year agreement with the NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency (“NAMSA”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to supply aerial firefighting services in Greece for the 2012 to 2014 firefighting seasons. Prior to the agreement with NAMSA, the Company contracted directly with the Hellenic Fire Brigade to provide firefighting services in Greece. At December 31, 2013, the receivable from Hellenic Fire Brigade was classified in other non-current assets due to the long-term nature of obtaining resolution regarding the Company’s permanent establishment status in Greece.
	-2	In 2013, the Company entered into a three-year aerial firefighting contract, with two optional one-year extensions, with Kestrel Aviation to support National Aerial Firefighting Centre operations in Australia. Prior to the agreement with Kestrel Aviation, the Company contracted with Helicorp to perform firefighting services in Australia.

Accounts_Receivable_and_Allowa1

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accounts Receivable	'
	Accounts receivable consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,			December 31,
		2013			2012
	Trade accounts receivable	$	60,190		$	23,387
	Other receivables		6,788			1,519
	Less: allowance for doubtful accounts		(991	)		(460	)
		$	65,987		$	24,446
Schedule of Changes in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	'
	Following are the changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts during the year ended (in thousands):
		Year ended			Year ended			Year ended
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	Balance at beginning of period	$	460		$	476		$	1,360
	Additions		634			12			459
	Amounts written-off and recovered		(103	)		(28	)		(1,343	)
	Balance at end of period	$	991		$	460		$	476

Aircraft_Support_Parts_net_Tab

Aircraft Support Parts, net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Aircraft Support Parts, Net	'
	Aircraft support parts consisted of the following (in thousands):
			December 31,			December 31,
			2013			2012
	Aircraft parts		$	115,400		$	71,331
	Work-in-process(1)			17,296			27,770
	Less: Excess and obsolete reserve			(6,000	)		(6,060	)
			$	126,696		$	93,041
	-1	Work-in-process includes aircraft being remanufactured of zero and $8.5 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Schedule of Changes in Excess and Obsolete Reserve	'
	Following are the changes in the excess and obsolete reserve during the years ended (in thousands):
			Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
			December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	Balance at beginning of period		$	(6,060	)	$	(5,050	)	$	(3,575	)
	Increase in reserves			(585	)		(1,662	)		(1,565	)
	Amounts written off			645			652			90
	Balance at end of period		$	(6,000	)	$	(6,060	)	$	(5,050	)

Aircraft_and_Property_Plant_an1

Aircraft and Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Aircraft	'
	Aircraft consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
	Aircraft	$	151,044		$	82,735
	Less: Accumulated depreciation		(23,865	)		(16,062	)
		$	127,179		$	66,673
Schedule of Changes in Aircraft Employed in Fleet	'
	The following table presents the changes in aircraft employed in the Company’s fleet as of December 31, 2011, 2012, and 2013 respectively:
					Total Aircraft
		Aircraft			Employed
	Aircraft in our fleet at December 31, 2011					20
	Aircraft transferred from inventory		1
	Aircraft purchased		1
	Aircraft removed from fleet for maintenance		(1	)
	Aircraft in our fleet at December 31, 2012					21
	Aircraft transferred from inventory		2
	Aircraft removed from fleet for maintenance		(1	)
	Aircraft purchased as part of the EHI acquisition		28
	Aircraft purchased as part of the Air Amazonia acquisition		6
	Aircraft leased as part of the EHI acquisition		35
	Aircraft leased subsequent to the EHI acquisition		1
	Aircraft returned to the lessor during the period		(2	)
	Aircraft in our fleet at December 31, 2013					90
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Property, plant, and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
	Land and land improvements	$	308		$	308
	Buildings		7,597			1,499
	Vehicles and equipment		29,598			22,702
	Deferred overhauls, net (see Note 4)		68,773			36,256
	Construction-in-progress (see Note 4)		19,923			6,821
			126,199			67,586
	Less: Accumulated depreciation		(16,817	)		(12,911	)
		$	109,382		$	54,675

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Fair Value of Consideration Transferred	'
	The following table presents the fair value of the consideration transferred (in thousands):
			Consideration Transferred
	Cash		$	186,615
	Consideration for nine aircraft purchased from an affiliated entity of EIA			12,971
	Prepayment of aircraft lease expense to an affiliated entity of EIA			6,808
	Prepayment of McMinnville headquarters lease			2,616
	Total cash consideration transferred			209,010
	Series A Preferred Stock			78,044
	Subordinated notes			15,900
	Term loan note receivable			(4,960	)
	Total consideration transferred		$	297,994
Summary of Estimated Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	'
	The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date. The Company has finalized the purchase accounting related to the acquisition, including the working capital adjustment under the purchase agreement.
	(in thousands)		May 2, 2013
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	140
	Restricted cash			5,000
	Accounts receivable			23,389
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets			3,823
	Aircraft support parts			13,330
	Aircraft, net			23,291
	Property, plant and equipment			35,368
	Goodwill(1)			231,627
	Other intangible assets			19,700
	Other non-current assets			5,008
	Accounts payable			(39,176	)
	Accrued liabilities			(23,506	)
	Total purchase price		$	297,994
	-1	EHI has certain Federal Aviation Administration certificates (“FAA Certificates”) and Department of Defense Commercial Airlift Review Board designations (“DoD CARB”). EHI had accumulated FAA Certificates and DoD CARB through its 50 years of operating history and it would require a significant amount of resources and time for an independent party to recreate these intangible assets. FAA Certificates and DoD CARB are designated to specific aircraft and cannot be transferred or purchased separately and are considered a part of goodwill.
Summary of Pro Forma Information Company's Results of Operations	'
	In addition, the pro forma results do not include any anticipated synergies or other expected benefits of the acquisition. Accordingly, the unaudited pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the results that would have occurred if the acquisition had been completed at the beginning of the periods presented, nor is it necessarily indicative of future results.
			Year Ended December 31, 2013			Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Net revenues		$	378,696		$	379,270
	Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders			18,626			17,684
	Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:
	Basic		$	1.35			1.61
	Diluted		$	1.35			1.61
	Weighted average shares outstanding:
	Basic			13,768,836			10,989,466
	Diluted			13,793,844			10,989,466
	-1	Weighted average shares outstanding for the purposes of the above pro forma calculation assume the Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock of 4,008,439 shares converted to the same number of shares of common stock at the beginning of the periods presented.

Accrued_and_Other_Current_Liab1

Accrued and Other Current Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accrued and Other Current Liabilities	'
	Accrued and other current liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
	Payroll and related taxes	$	12,004	$	6,630
	Deferred maintenance on aircraft (see Note 6)		9,694		—
	Interest		5,142		1,099
	Deferred revenue		1,210		1,242
	Cost per hour		511		3,569
	Advance from Cambiano (see Note 8)		—		2,025
	Forward contracts		—		416
	Other		12,672		4,681
	Total	$	41,233	$	19,662

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Total Outstanding Debt	'
	Outstanding debt consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
	2020 Senior Notes	$	355,000	$	—
	Revolving Credit Facility		68,086		—
	2020 subordinated notes, net of discount		16,160		—
	Term debt		—		48,750
	Revolving line of credit		—		22,452
	2015 and 2016 subordinated notes		—		26,674
			$439,246	$	97,876
Schedule of Future Minimum Principal Payments	'
	The following table presents the Company’s required principal payments for the next five years and thereafter (in thousands):
		2020 Senior Notes		Revolving		2020 Subordinated		Total
				Credit Facility		Notes
	2014	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
	2015		—		—		4,000		4,000
	2016		—		—		4,000		4,000
	2017		—		—		4,000		4,000
	2018		—		68,086		4,000		72,086
	Thereafter		355,000		—		1,500		356,500
	Total future debt principal payments	$	355,000	$	68,086	$	17,500	$	440,586

Consolidating_Financial_Inform1

Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets	'
		Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
		December 31, 2013
		Parent Company			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries and
											Elimations
	Assets
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	576		$	(12	)	$	1,317		$	—		$	1,881
	Restricted cash		151			364			2,368			—			2,883
	Accounts receivable, net		17,290			40,560			8,024			113			65,987
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		1,878			582			900			—			3,360
	Income tax receivable		70			—			65			—			135
	Deferred tax assets		3,372			—			343			—			3,715
	Total current assets		23,337			41,494			13,017			113			77,961
	Aircraft support parts, net		93,719			33,022			—			(45	)		126,696
	Aircraft, net		88,242			35,236			3,701			—			127,179
	Property, plant and equipment, net		70,145			37,825			1,412			—			109,382
	Other intangible assets, net		2,205			17,870			2,833			—			22,908
	Goodwill		—			231,626			3,690			(762	)		234,554
	Other non-current assets		325,768			7,133			816			(305,092	)		28,625
	Total assets	$	603,416		$	404,206		$	25,469		$	(305,786	)	$	727,305
	Liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts Payable		8,179			17,889			2,967			—		$	29,035
	Current portion of long-term debt		—			—			—			—			—
	Accrued and other current liabilities		(48,899	)		66,513			23,592			27			41,233
	Income tax payable		—			—			621			—			621
	Total current liabilities		(40,720	)		84,402			27,180			27			70,889
	Long-term debt, less current portion		16,160			—			—			—			16,160
	Long-term revolving credit facilities		68,086			—			—			—			68,086
	Long-term notes payable		355,000			—			—			—			355,000
	Other long-term liabilities		1,756			—			63			—			1,819
	Uncertain tax positions		5,669			—			—			—			5,669
	Deferred tax liabilities		16,745			—			30			—			16,775
	Total liabilities		422,696			84,402			27,273			27			534,398
	Stockholders’ equity (deficit):
	Common stock		1			—			1,674			(1,674	)		1
	Additional paid-in capital		179,954			297,994			33			(298,027	)		179,954
	Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)		806			21,810			(5,142	)		(5,370	)		12,104
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(41	)		—			997			(998	)		(42	)
	Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) attributable to Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated		180,720			319,804			(2,438	)		(306,069	)		192,017
	Noncontrolling interest		—			—			634			256			890
	Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)		180,720			319,804			(1,804	)		(305,813	)		192,907
	Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	603,416		$	404,206		$	25,469		$	(305,786	)	$	727,305
		Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
		December 31, 2012
		Parent Company			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries and
											Elimations
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	41		$	—		$	1,427		$	—		$	1,468
	Restricted cash		1,143			—			2,638			—			3,781
	Accounts receivable, net		17,181			—			7,162			103			24,446
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		1,085			—			341			—			1,426
	Income tax receivable		238			—			810			—			1,048
	Deferred tax assets		8,208			—			—			—			8,208
	Total current assets		27,896			—			12,378			103			40,377
	Aircraft support parts, net		93,041			—			—			—			93,041
	Aircraft, net		66,673			—			—			—			66,673
	Property, plant and equipment, net		54,036			—			639			—			54,675
	Other non-current assets		8,354			—			781			(7,078	)		2,057
	Total assets	$	250,000		$	—		$	13,798		$	(6,975	)	$	256,823
	Liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)
Current liabilities:
Accounts Payable		6,878			—			1,868			—		$	8,746
Current portion of long-term debt		71,202			—			—			—			71,202
Accrued and other current liabilities		6,576			—			13,086			—			19,662
Income tax payable		5,964			—			194			117			6,275
Total current liabilities		90,620			—			15,148			117			105,885
Long-term debt, less current portion		26,674			—			—			—			26,674
Other long-term liabilities		1,415			—			—			—			1,415
Deferred tax liabilities		17,598			—			—			(117	)		17,481
Total liabilities		136,307			—			15,148			—			151,455
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):
Common stock		1			—			892			(892	)		1
Additional paid-in capital		101,833			—			33			(33	)		101,833
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)		11,859			—			(3,972	)		(5,440	)		2,447
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		—			—			1,223			(1,152	)		71
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) attributable to Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated		113,693			—			(1,824	)		(7,517	)		104,352
Noncontrolling interest		—			—			474			542			1,016
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)		113,693			—			(1,350	)		(6,975	)		105,368
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	250,000		$	—		$	13,798		$	(6,975	)	$	256,823
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
		Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
		Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Parent Company			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries and
											Eliminations
	Net revenues:	$	161,500		$	128,109		$	52,852		$	(24,240	)	$	318,221
	Cost of revenues		98,347			100,429			47,543			(24,211	)		222,108
	Gross profit		63,153			27,680			5,309			(29	)		96,113
	Operating expenses:
	General and administrative		27,472			5,111			4,844			(61	)		37,366
	Research and development		4,000			—			—			—			4,000
	Selling and marketing		6,803			780			123			49			7,755
	Total operating expenses		38,275			5,891			4,967			(12	)		49,121
	Operating income (loss)		24,878			21,789			342			(17	)		46,992
	Other income (expense):
	Interest income (expense), net		(25,103	)		1			(73	)		—			(25,175	)
	Other income (expense), net		(5,515	)		16			33			(365	)		(5,831	)
	Total other income (expense)		(30,618	)		17			(40	)		(365	)		(31,006	)
	Net income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest		(5,740	)		21,806			302			(382	)		15,986
	Income tax expense (benefit)		5,311			(5	)		814			—			6,120
	Net income (loss)		(11,051	)		21,811			(512	)		(382	)		9,866
	Less: Net income (loss) related to noncontrolling interest		—			—			—			(209	)		(209	)
	Net income (loss) attributable to Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated		(11,051	)		21,811			(512	)		(591	)		9,657
	Dividends on Redeemable Preferred Stock		—			—			—			—			—
	Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	$	(11,051	)	$	21,811		$	(512	)	$	(591	)	$	9,657
		Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
		Year Ended December 31, 2012
		Parent Company			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries and
											Eliminations
	Net revenues:	$	153,213		$	—		$	57,797		$	(30,186	)	$	180,824
	Cost of revenues		94,158			—			55,473			(30,226	)		119,405
	Gross profit		59,055			—			2,324			40			61,419
	Operating expenses:
	General and administrative		14,201			—			3,085			(54	)		17,232
	Research and development		4,683			—			—			—			4,683
	Selling and marketing		5,953			—			104			14			6,071
	Total operating expenses		24,837			—			3,189			(40	)		27,986
	Operating income (loss)		34,218			—			(865	)		80			33,433
	Other income (expense):
	Interest income (expense), net		(6,874	)		—			(48	)		(68	)		(6,990	)
	Other income (expense), net		(359	)		—			36			(271	)		(594	)
	Total other income (expense)		(7,233	)		—			(12	)		(339	)		(7,584	)
	Net income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest		26,985			—			(877	)		(259	)		25,849
	Income tax expense (benefit)		9,733			—			480			—			10,213
	Net income (loss)		17,252			—			(1,357	)		(259	)		15,636
	Less: Net income (loss) related to noncontrolling interest		—			—			—			(406	)		(406	)
	Net income (loss) attributable to Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated		17,252			—			(1,357	)		(655	)		15,230
	Dividends on Redeemable Preferred Stock		2,795			—			—			—			2,795
	Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	$	14,457		$	—		$	(1,357	)	$	(655	)	$	12,435
		Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
		Year Ended December 31, 2011
		Parent Company			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries and
											Eliminations
	Net revenues:	$	125,945		$	—		$	57,382		$	(30,558	)	$	152,769
	Cost of revenues		82,651			—			55,121			(30,476	)		107,296
	Gross profit		43,294			—			2,261			(82	)		45,473
	Operating expenses:
	General and administrative		9,539			—			3,922			(438	)		13,023
	Research and development		4,827			—			—			—			4,827
	Selling and marketing		9,580			—			—			360			9,940
	Restructuring charges		1,084			—			—			—			1,084
Total operating expenses		25,030			—			3,922			(78	)		28,874
Operating income (loss)		18,264			—			(1,661	)		(4	)		16,599
Other income (expense):
Interest income (expense), net		(8,989	)		—			(6	)		(155	)		(9,150	)
Other income (expense), net		3,930			—			(160	)		115			3,885
Total other income (expense)		(5,059	)		—			(166	)		(40	)		(5,265	)
Net income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest		13,205			—			(1,827	)		(44	)		11,334
Income tax expense (benefit)		(5,536	)		—			610			—			(4,926	)
Net income (loss)		18,741			—			(2,437	)		(44	)		16,260
Less: Net income (loss) related to noncontrolling interest		—			—			—			(390	)		(390	)
Net income (loss) attributable to Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated		18,741			—			(2,437	)		(434	)		15,870
Dividends on Redeemable Preferred Stock		9,151			—			—			—			9,151
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	$	9,590		$	—		$	(2,437	)	$	(434	)	$	6,719
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows	'
		Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
		Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Parent Company			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Consolidated
					Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries and
											Eliminations
	Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net income (loss)	$	(11,051	)	$	21,811		$	(512	)	$	(382	)	$	9,866
	Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
	Depreciation and amortization		25,535			7,400			393			—			33,328
	Deferred income taxes		4,543			—			554			117			5,214
	Non-cash interest expense on debt		1,877			—			—			—			1,877
	Stock-based compensation		792			—			—						792
	Write-off of debt issuance costs related to the early extinguishment of debt		215			—			—			—			215
	Non-cash interest income on loans		(140	)		—			—			—			(140	)
	Amortization of debt issuance costs		2,067			—			—			—			2,067
	Loss (gain) on sale of equipment		(25	)		(23	)		47			—			(1	)
	Loss on sale of term loan note receivable		3,441			—			—			—			3,441
	Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding effects of acquisitions of businesses:
	Accounts receivable		(5,866	)		(15,440	)		298			17			(20,991	)
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(614	)		1,454			(413	)		—			427
	Income tax receivable		170			—			745			—			915
	Aircraft support parts, net		(12,354	)		(19,692	)		—			45			(32,001	)
	Other non-current assets		(1,114	)		(2,124	)		107			—			(3,131	)
	Accounts payable		1,304			(21,376	)		570			—			(19,502	)
	Accrued and other current liabilities		(45,424	)		43,153			(1,080	)		(2,999	)		(6,350	)
	Income tax payable		—			—			(187	)		(117	)		(304	)
	Other long-term liabilities		342			—			—			—			342
	Uncertain tax positions		(856	)		—			—			—			(856	)
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		(37,158	)		15,163			522			(3,319	)		(24,792	)
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired		(235,029	)		5,139			22			3,000			(226,868	)
	Restricted cash		992			(364	)		330			—			958
	Purchases of aircraft and property, plant and equipment		(35,530	)		(19,950	)		(624	)		—			(56,104	)
	Purchases of intangible assets		(2,205	)		—			—			—			(2,205	)
	Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest		—			—			(651	)		310			(341	)
	Proceeds from sale of term loan note receivable		1,660			—			—			—			1,660
	Decrease (increase) in other assets		—			—			(35	)		—			(35	)
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(270,112	)		(15,175	)		(958	)		3,310			(282,935	)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Repayments of subordinated notes		(27,572	)		—			—			—			(27,572	)
	Repayments of credit facilities		(250,215	)		—			—			—			(250,215	)
	Borrowings from credit facilities		246,377			—			—			—			246,377
	Borrowing of notes		400,000			—			—			—			400,000
	Repayments of notes		(45,000	)		—			—			—			(45,000	)
	Debt issuance costs		(14,986	)		—			—			—			(14,986	)
	Shares withheld for payment of taxes		(716	)		—			—			—			(716	)
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		307,888			—			—			—			307,888
	Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents		(83	)		—			326			9			252
	Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		535			(12	)		(110	)		—			413
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		41						1,427			—			1,468
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	576		$	(12	)	$	1,317		$	—		$	1,881
		Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
		Year Ended December 31, 2012
		Parent			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries and
											Eliminations
	Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net income (loss)	$	17,252		$	—		$	(1,357	)	$	(259	)	$	15,636
	Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
	Depreciation and amortization		21,428			—			233			—			21,661
	Deferred income taxes		2,682			—			—			—			2,682
	Non-cash interest expense on debt		3,137			—			—			—			3,137
	Non-cash interest (income) expense on tax contingencies		—			—			—			—			—
Stock-based compensation		2,118			—			—			—			2,118
Amortization of debt issuance costs		1,174			—			—			—			1,174
Loss (gain) on sale of equipment		5			—			—			—			5
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding
Accounts receivable		(1,144	)		—			3,811			12			2,679
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		2,496			—			307			—			2,803
Income tax receivable		1,011			—			(810	)		—			201
Aircraft support parts, net		(27,355	)		—			—			—			(27,355	)
Other non-current assets		—			—			—			—			—
Accounts payable		2,313			—			(2,398	)		—			(85	)
Accrued and other current liabilities		422			—			(470	)		247			199
Income tax payable		5,516			—			699			—			6,215
Other long-term liabilities		(2,912	)		—			—			—			(2,912	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		28,143			—			15			—			28,158
Cash flows from investing activities:					—
Restricted cash		198			—			1,240			—			1,438
Purchases of aircraft and property, plant and equipment		(22,695	)		—			(41	)		—			(22,736	)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest		(297	)		—			—			—			(297	)
Decrease (increase) in other assets		136			—			(33	)		—			103
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(22,658	)		—			1,166			—			(21,492	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of expenses		31,454			—			—			—			31,454
Repayments of credit facilities		(327,063	)		—			—			—			(327,063	)
Borrowings from credit facilities		291,234			—			—			—			291,234
Debt issuance costs		(376	)		—			—			—			(376	)
Shares withheld for payment of taxes		(695	)		—			—			—			(695	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(5,446	)		—			—			—			(5,446	)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents		—			—			(20	)		—			(20	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		39			—			1,161			—			1,200
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		2			—			266			—			268
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	41		$	—		$	1,427		$	—		$	1,468
	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
	Year Ended December 31, 2011
	Parent Company			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating			Consolidated
				Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries and
										Eliminations
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	18,741		$	—		$	(2,437	)	$	(44	)	$	16,260
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		24,033			—			281			—			24,314
Deferred income taxes		4,585			—			4			—			4,589
Non-cash interest expense on debt		3,158			—			—			—			3,158
Non-cash interest (income) expense on tax contingencies		(2,745	)		—			—			—			(2,745	)
Non-cash tax settlement		(9,451	)		—			—			—			(9,451	)
Amortization of debt issuance costs		875			—			—			—			875
Loss (gain) on sale of equipment		(26	)		—			—			—			(26	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(3,096	)		—			(1,437	)		(115	)		(4,648	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		524			—			(40	)		—			484
Income tax receivable		(1,248	)		—						—			(1,248	)
Aircraft support parts, net		(42,717	)		—						—			(42,717	)
Accounts payable		(7,187	)		—			4,951			—			(2,236	)
Accrued and other current liabilities		(1,732	)		—			(3,596	)		558			(4,770	)
Income tax payable		(691	)		—			2,189			—			1,498
Other long-term liabilities		(4,060	)		—						—			(4,060	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		(21,037	)		—			(85	)		399			(20,723	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Restricted cash		(936	)		—			(62	)		—			(998	)
Purchases of aircraft and property, plant and equipment		(11,334	)		—			(79	)		—			(11,413	)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest		(254	)		—			—			—			(254	)
Decrease (increase) in other assets		(478	)		—			60			—			(418	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(13,002	)		—			(81	)		—			(13,083	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of credit facilities		(284,220	)		—			—			—			(284,220	)
Borrowings from credit facilities		317,737			—			—			—			317,737
Debt issuance costs		(758	)		—			—			—			(758	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		32,759			—			—			—			32,759
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents		864			—			(1,078	)		(399	)		(613	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(416	)		—			(1,244	)		—			(1,660	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		418			—			1,510			—			1,928
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	2		$	—		$	266		$	—		$	268

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Income (Loss) Before Noncontrolling Interest Income Taxes by Taxing Jurisdiction	'
	For financial reporting purposes, income (loss) before noncontrolling interest and income taxes by taxing jurisdiction is as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	U.S. and other	$	13,200		$	24,407		$	9,842
	Canada		1,280			101			158
	Brazil		861			—			—
	Italy		645			1,341			1,334
	Income (loss) before noncontrolling interest and income taxes	$	15,986		$	25,849		$	11,334
Schedule of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	'
	Income tax expense (benefit) consisted of the following (in thousands):
		Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	Current income tax expense (benefit):
	U.S. Federal income taxes	$	125		$	1,028		$	(10,055	)
	State and local income taxes		50			59			21
	Foreign income taxes		2,107			6,444			519
	Total current income tax expense (benefit)		2,282		$	7,531		$	(9,515	)
	Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
	U.S. Federal income taxes		4,168			2,375			4,269
	State and local income taxes		(185	)		303			441
	Foreign income taxes		(145	)		4			(121	)
	Total deferred income tax expense (benefit)		3,838			2,682			4,589
	Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	6,120		$	10,213		$	(4,926	)
Schedule of U.S. Statutory Rate Reconciles to Effective Tax Rate	'
	The U.S. statutory rate reconciles to the effective tax rate as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	Tax at U.S. statutory rate	$	5,595		$	9,047		$	3,967
	State taxes, net of federal benefit		258			569			249
	Nondeductible expenses		805			333			313
	Foreign withholding taxes		1,442			1,031			407
	Foreign tax rate differences		(485	)		(55	)		57
	Non-deductible receivable allowance		—			295			—
	Tax credits		(1,755	)		(7,155	)		(704	)
	Change in tax contingency items		72			5,964			(9,451	)
	Foreign tax attribute adjustment		(1,450	)		—			—
	Valuation allowance		2,067			—			—
	Other, net		(429	)		184			236
	Total income tax expense (benefit)	$	6,120		$	10,213		$	(4,926	)
Schedule of Significant Components of Company's Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities and Balance Sheet Classifications	'
	Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities and balance sheet classifications are as follows (in thousands):
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Accrued and other current liabilities	$	2,167		$	1,129
	Accrued benefits		661			574
	Accrued incentive compensation		1,321			959
	Cost per hour accruals		186			1,322
	Allowance for doubtful accounts reserve		52			47
	Inventory reserve		2,188			2,245
	Foreign tax credits		9,103			7,779
	Research credits		775			636
	Net operating loss carryforwards		14,461			5,117
	Total deferred tax assets		30,914			19,808
	Valuation allowance		(2,067	)		—
	Deferred tax liabilities:		28,847			19,808
	Tax-over-book depreciation and amortization		(17,613	)		(18,163	)
	Basis difference in Aircraft support parts		(23,890	)		(10,516	)
	Prepaid expenses and deferred costs		(404	)		(402	)
	Total deferred tax liabilities		(41,907	)		(29,081	)
	Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$	(13,060	)	$	(9,273	)
	Net current deferred tax assets	$	3,715		$	8,208
	Net noncurrent deferred tax liabilities		(16,775	)		(17,481	)
	Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$	(13,060	)	$	(9,273	)
Schedule of Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Amount of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	'
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):
	Unrecognized tax benefits December 31, 2012	$	5,964
	Gross increases — tax positions in prior periods		71
	Gross decreases — tax positions in prior periods		(295	)
	Unrecognized tax benefits December 31, 2013	$	5,740

Reportable_Segments_Tables

Reportable Segments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Revenue by Reportable Segment	'
	Revenue by Reportable Segment (in thousands):
			Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
			December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	Net revenues:
	Government		$	221,581		$	105,858		$	97,165
	Commercial			96,640			74,966			55,604
	Total net revenues		$	318,221		$	180,824		$	152,769
Schedule of Gross Profit by Reportable Segment	'
	Gross Profit by Reportable Segment (in thousands):
			Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
			December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	Gross Profit:
	Government		$	146,149		$	64,636		$	63,695
	Commercial			53,541			42,904			24,329
	Non-allocated costs(1)			(103,577	)		(46,121	)		(42,551	)
	Total gross profit		$	96,113		$	61,419		$	45,473
	-1	Non-allocated costs include costs that are shared by both of the reporting segments but are not allocated to the operating segments for the use of the CODM and expenses that are not directly attributable to the operating segments.
Schedule of Assets by Reportable Segment	'
	Assets by Reportable Segment (in thousands):
			December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
	Assets:
	Government		$	295,153		$	16,573
	Commercial			21,070			14,929
	Corporate(1)			51,756			24,103
	Fixed assets(2)			359,326			201,218
	Total assets		$	727,305		$	256,823
	-1	Corporate assets are comprised primarily of cash, prepaid and other current assets, and deferred tax assets
	-2	Fixed assets are comprised of the aircraft fleet and fleet support assets including aircraft, net, aircraft support parts, net, and property, plant, and equipment, net. Property, plant, and equipment, net are primarily used to support the aircraft fleet, with minimal amounts allocated to the corporate function
Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income (Loss)	'
	A reconciliation of the Company’s segment gross profit to operating income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 is as follows (in thousands):
			Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
			December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	Reconciliation to operating income (loss):
	Government gross profit		$	146,149		$	64,636		$	63,695
	Commercial gross profit			53,541			42,904			24,329
	Non-allocated costs of revenue(1)			(103,577	)		(46,121	)		(42,551	)
	Operating expenses, net(2)			(49,121	)		(27,986	)		(28,874	)
	Total operating income (loss)		$	46,992		$	33,433		$	16,599
	-1	Non-allocated costs include costs that are shared by both of the reporting segments but are not allocated to the operating segments for the use of the CODM and expenses that are not directly attributable to the operating segments.
	-2	Other corporate expenses include research and development, corporate sales and marketing expenses, stock-based compensation expense, income taxes, various nonrecurring charges, and other separately managed general and administrative costs.
Schedule of Revenue by Geographic Area	'
	Revenue by Geographic Area (in thousands):
			Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
			December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	Net revenues:
	North America		$	136,100		$	107,613		$	84,150
	Middle East			67,315			—			—
	Europe			24,096			37,362			37,466
	Asia			25,410			11,262			16,524
	South America			24,809			13,465			3,583
	Africa			20,598			—			—
	Australia			19,893			11,122			11,046
	Total net revenues		$	318,221		$	180,824		$	152,769

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Minimum Future Lease Payments under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases	'
	Minimum future lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases at December 31, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
	Year ending December 31:
	2014	$	21,210
	2015		18,613
	2016		10,279
	2017		7,594
	2018		6,421
	Thereafter		5,152
		$	69,269

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed1

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of Open Foreign Currency Forward Contracts	'
	A summary of open foreign currency forward contracts at December 31, 2012 are as follows (all contracts are obligations for the Company to deliver foreign currency — i.e., short positions) (in thousands):
	Purpose/Maturity	Foreign		Contract		Market		Asset
		Quantity		Value		Value		(Liability)
	2012:00:00
	Australia — Aerial operations maturing through March 2013		AUD6,865	$	6,673	$	7,089	$	(416	)

Warranty_Reserves_and_Cost_Per1

Warranty Reserves and Cost Per Hour ("CPH") Reserves (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Guarantees [Abstract]	'
Summary of Warranty Reserves Related to Sales of Aircranes	'
	A summary of the warranty reserves related to sales of Aircranes consisted of the following (in thousands):
		Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	Beginning balance	$	—		$	1,015		$	1,244
	Increases to reserves		—			—			879
	Warranty provided or expired		—			(1,015	)		(1,108	)
	Ending balance	$	—		$	—		$	1,015
Schedule of CPH Reserves	'
	A summary of the CPH reserves is as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended			Year Ended			Year Ended
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
	Beginning balance	$	3,569		$	2,770		$	2,905
	Increases to reserves		747			5,282			5,220
	Maintenance and repairs provided		(3,805	)		(4,483	)		(5,355	)
	Ending balance	$	511		$	3,569		$	2,770

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share	'
	The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (net income in thousands).
		Year Ended		Year Ended		Year Ended
		December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012		December 31, 2011
	Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders	$	9,657	$	12,435	$	6,719
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding		11,221,005		6,981,027		1,000
	Dilutive effect of stock-based awards		53,415		—		—
	Dilutive effect of Series A Preferred Stock		560,082		—		—
	Dilutive weighted average shares outstanding		11,834,506		6,981,027		1,000
	Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	0.86	$	1.78	$	6,718.57
	Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	0.82	$	1.78	$	6,718.57
	Antidilutive common stock equivalents excluded from diluted earnings (loss) per share		16,458		158,557		—

Stockbased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'
Summary of Restricted Stock Units Awards Activity	'
	The following table summarizes the Company’s restricted stock unit awards activity during the year ended December 31, 2013:
		Restricted Stock Award Units			Weighted-Average
					Grant Date Fair Value
	Outstanding unvested at December 31, 2012		158,557		$	7.73
	Granted		45,914			21.43
	Vested restricted stock units		(88,610	)		10.68
	Forfeited		(24,643	)		7.75
	Outstanding unvested at December 31, 2013		91,218		$	11.75
Schedule of Unrecognized Stock-Based Compensation Expense Related to Outstanding Unvested Restricted Stock Unit Awards Expected to be Recognized	'
	Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to outstanding unvested restricted stock unit awards as of December 31, 2013 is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.1 years, as follows (dollars in thousands):
		Unamortized
		Compensation Expense
	2014	$	600
	2015		300
	2016		19
	2017		14
	2018		—
	Thereafter		—
	Total	$	933

Unaudited_Quarterly_Financial_1

Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information	'
	Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information
		2013
	(Unaudited)	1st Quarter			2nd Quarter			3rd Quarter		4th Quarter			Total
	Net Revenues	$	36,940		$	68,590		$	120,226	$	92,465		$	318,221
	Gross Profit		9,274			17,490			46,185		23,164			96,113
	Net income (loss)		(995	)		(1,797	)		14,488		(1,830	)		9,866
	Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders		(1,216	)		(1,952	)		14,525		(1,700	)		9,657
	Basic earnings per common share	$	(0.13	)	$	(0.20	)	$	1.26	$	(0.12	)	$	0.86
	Dilutive earnings per common share	$	(0.13	)	$	(0.20	)	$	1.05	$	(0.12	)	$	0.82
	Weighted average shares outstanding:
	Basic		9,727,127			9,759,758			11,562,465		13,786,308			11,221,005
	Dilutive		9,727,127			9,759,758			13,813,514		13,786,308			11,834,506
		2012
	(Unaudited)	1st Quarter			2nd Quarter			3rd Quarter		4th Quarter			Total
	Net Revenues	$	27,609		$	37,877		$	76,261	$	39,077		$	180,824
	Gross Profit		4,040			10,320			36,542		10,517			61,419
	Net income (loss)		(2,309	)		1,169			17,634		(858	)		15,636
	Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders		(5,003	)		831			17,556		(949	)		12,435
	Basic earnings per common share	$	(5,002.73	)	$	0.1		$	1.8	$	(0.10	)	$	1.78
	Dilutive earnings per common share	$	(5,002.73	)	$	0.1		$	1.8	$	(0.10	)	$	1.78
	Weighted average shares outstanding:
	Basic		1,000			8,355,869			9,756,478		9,749,860			6,981,027
	Dilutive		1,000			8,355,869			9,756,478		9,749,860			6,981,027

Description_of_the_Business_Ad

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Aircraft

Outside of North America [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [Member]

Rotor Wing Aircraft [Member]

Rotor Wing Aircraft [Member]

Heavy Lift Helicopters [Member]

S-64 E Model Aircranes [Member]

S-64 F Model Aircranes [Member]

Medium and Light Lift Aircraft [Member]

Fixed-Wing Aircraft [Member]

8.25% Second Priority Senior Secured Obligations Due 2020 [Member]

8.25% Second Priority Senior Secured Obligations Due 2020 [Member]

European Air-Crane, S.p.A. [Member]

EACM [Member]

Aircrane

Aircraft

Aircrane

Aircraft

Aircrane

Aircrane

Aircrane

Aircraft

Aircrane

SIMA [Member]

Layang-Layang Services Sdn. Bhd. [Member]

Aircraft

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Aircraft

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'

100.00%

100.00%

'

'

Number of remaining aircraft with right of first refusal to purchase within twelve months

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of shares issued

'

'

'

'

'

4,800,000

4,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of shares purchased by the existing stockholders

'

'

'

'

'

1,050,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share price (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

$8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gross proceeds from the initial public offering

'

38.4

'

'

'

38.4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net proceeds from the initial public offering

'

31.5

'

'

'

31.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Underwriting discounts and commissions in connection with initial public offering

'

2.1

'

'

'

2.1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Offering costs in connection with initial public offering

'

$4.80

'

'

'

$4.80

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common shares outstanding

'

'

13,787,914

9,726,785

'

4,802,970

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Property, plant, and equipment, gross

'

$126,199,000

'

'

'

$67,586,000

'

'

'

$126,199,000

$67,586,000

'

Cash held in accounts in foreign institutions, including restricted cash

'

3,800,000

'

'

'

4,200,000

'

'

'

3,800,000

4,200,000

'

Restricted cash held in accounts in foreign institutions

'

2,500,000

'

'

'

2,800,000

'

'

'

2,500,000

2,800,000

'

Restricted cash, current

'

2,883,000

'

'

'

3,781,000

'

'

'

2,883,000

3,781,000

'

Impairment on goodwill and other intangible assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Impairment on long-lived assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Deferred offering costs

'

400,000

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

400,000

0

'

Gross proceeds from the initial public offering

38,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net proceeds from the initial public offering

31,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Underwriting discounts and commissions in connection with initial public offering

2,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Offering costs in connection with initial public offering

4,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amortization of debt issuance costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,100,000

1,200,000

900,000

Debt issuance costs included in other non-current assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13,500,000

800,000

'

Allowance for doubtful accounts

'

991,000

'

'

'

460,000

'

'

'

991,000

460,000

'

VIE assets

'

5,500,000

'

'

'

8,500,000

'

'

'

5,500,000

8,500,000

'

VIE liabilities

'

3,000,000

'

'

'

5,800,000

'

'

'

3,000,000

5,800,000

'

VIE liabilities included intercompany payables

'

0

'

'

'

400,000

'

'

'

0

400,000

'

Non-controlling interest

'

890,000

'

'

'

1,016,000

'

'

'

890,000

1,016,000

'

Research and development expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,000,000

4,683,000

4,827,000

Common shares outstanding, basic

'

13,786,308

11,562,465

9,759,758

9,727,127

9,749,860

9,756,478

8,355,869

1,000

11,221,005

6,981,027

1,000

Common shares outstanding, diluted

'

13,786,308

13,813,514

9,759,758

9,727,127

9,749,860

9,756,478

8,355,869

1,000

11,834,506

6,981,027

1,000

Dilutive potential common shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

560,082

'

'

Number of shares excluded from the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per common share due to anti-dilutive effect

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16,458

158,557

'

Deferred Overhauls, Net [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Property, plant, and equipment, gross

'

68,773,000

'

'

'

36,256,000

'

'

'

68,773,000

36,256,000

'

Construction-in-Progress [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Property, plant, and equipment, gross

'

19,923,000

'

'

'

6,821,000

'

'

'

19,923,000

6,821,000

'

Scenario Reclassification [Member] | Deferred Overhauls, Net [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Property, plant, and equipment, gross

'

'

'

'

'

36,300,000

'

'

'

'

36,300,000

'

Scenario Reclassification [Member] | Construction-in-Progress [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Property, plant, and equipment, gross

'

'

'

'

'

$4,000,000

'

'

'

'

$4,000,000

'

European Air-Crane, S.p.A. [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ownership interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

49.00%

'

'

Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenues [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Concentration of risks, percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

32.50%

41.50%

43.10%

Credit Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Concentration of risks, percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

46.70%

54.30%

'

Number of customers

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3

3

'

"Inaer" Formerly Elilario Italia S.p.A. [Member] | European Air-Crane, S.p.A. [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ownership interest percentage by noncontrolling owners

'

49.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

49.00%

'

'

Fiduciara Centro Nord (FCN) [Member] | European Air-Crane, S.p.A. [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ownership interest percentage by noncontrolling owners

'

2.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.00%

'

'

Customers Outside the U.S. [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Revenues [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Concentration of risks, percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

65.80%

53.30%

55.80%

Number of customers

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

2

2

NAMSA [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Concentration of risks, percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.30%

6.80%

'

Restricted Stock Units [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Vesting period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'

'

Minimum [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ownership interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

20.00%

'

'

Service contracts term

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'1 day

'

'

Warranty period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2 years

'

'

Maximum [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ownership interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50.00%

'

'

Service contracts term

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year

'

'

Warranty period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'

'

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives of Aircraft and Property, Plant and Equipment (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Aircraft [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Estimated useful lives	'15 years
Buildings [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Estimated useful lives	'20 years
Minimum [Member] | Vehicles and Equipment [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Estimated useful lives	'3 years
Maximum [Member] | Vehicles and Equipment [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Estimated useful lives	'5 years

Summary_of_Significant_Account5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Customers that Accounted for at Least 10% of Company's Net Revenues (Detail) (Revenues [Member], Customer Concentration Risk [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Concentration of risks, percentage	32.50%	41.50%	43.10%
Fluor [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Concentration of risks, percentage	14.80%	'	'
U.S. Forest Service [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Concentration of risks, percentage	14.70%	28.60%	27.20%
Italian Ministry of Civil Protection [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'
Concentration of risks, percentage	3.00%	12.90%	15.90%

Summary_of_Significant_Account6

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Customers that Accounted for at Least 10% of Total Current and Non-Current Trade Receivables (Detail) (Accounts Receivable [Member], Credit Concentration Risk [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration of risks, percentage	46.70%	54.30%
Fluor [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration of risks, percentage	19.40%	'
Army Contracting Command - Rock Island [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration of risks, percentage	13.80%	'
Hellenic Fire Brigade [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration of risks, percentage	8.50%	23.90%
Italian Ministry of Civil Protection [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration of risks, percentage	'	15.50%
Kestrel Aviation [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration of risks, percentage	5.00%	14.90%

Summary_of_Significant_Account7

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Customers that Accounted for at Least 10% of Total Current and Non-Current Trade Receivables (Parenthetical) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
NAMSA [Member]	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'
Agreement with NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency, date	23-May-12
Agreement duration with NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency	'3 years
Kestrel Aviation [Member]	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'
Agreement with NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency, date	31-Dec-13
Agreement duration with NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency	'3 years

Accounts_Receivable_and_Allowa2

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - Schedule of Accounts Receivable (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Receivables [Abstract]	'	'
Trade accounts receivable	$60,190	$23,387
Other receivables	6,788	1,519
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts	-991	-460
Accounts receivable	$65,987	$24,446

Accounts_Receivable_and_Allowa3

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - Schedule of Changes in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	$460	$476	$1,360
Additions	634	12	459
Amounts written-off and recovered	-103	-28	-1,343
Balance at end of period	$991	$460	$476

Accounts_Receivable_and_Allowa4

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'
Bad debt expense	$0.70	$0.10	$2.50

Aircraft_Support_Parts_net_Add

Aircraft Support Parts, net - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aircraft	Aircraft
Inventory [Line Items]	'	'
Number of Aircrafts being remanufactured	0	1
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	$126,199	$67,586
Deferred Overhauls, Net [Member]	'	'
Inventory [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	68,773	36,256
Construction-in-Progress [Member]	'	'
Inventory [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	19,923	6,821
Scenario Reclassification [Member] | Deferred Overhauls, Net [Member]	'	'
Inventory [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	'	36,300
Scenario Reclassification [Member] | Construction-in-Progress [Member]	'	'
Inventory [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	'	$4,000

Aircraft_Support_Parts_net_Sch

Aircraft Support Parts, net - Schedule of Aircraft Support Parts, Net (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Aircraft parts	$115,400	$71,331	'	'
Work-in-process	17,296	27,770	'	'
Less: Excess and obsolete reserve	-6,000	-6,060	-5,050	-3,575
Total	$126,696	$93,041	'	'

Aircraft_Support_Parts_net_Sch1

Aircraft Support Parts, net - Schedule of Aircraft Support Parts, Net (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'	'
Work-in-process includes aircraft	$0	$8.50

Aircraft_Support_Parts_net_Sch2

Aircraft Support Parts, net - Schedule of Changes in Excess and Obsolete Reserve (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	($6,060)	($5,050)	($3,575)
Increase in reserves	-585	-1,662	-1,565
Amounts written off	645	652	90
Balance at end of period	($6,000)	($6,060)	($5,050)

Aircraft_and_Property_Plant_an2

Aircraft and Property, Plant and Equipment - Schedule of Aircraft (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]	'	'
Aircraft	$151,044	$82,735
Less: Accumulated depreciation	-23,865	-16,062
Aircraft, net	$127,179	$66,673

Aircraft_and_Property_Plant_an3

Aircraft and Property, Plant and Equipment - Schedule of Changes in Aircraft Employed in Fleet (Detail)	12 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	2-May-13	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 03, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
	Aircraft	Aircraft	Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [Member]	Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [Member]	Air Amazonia [Member]	Air Amazonia [Member]
			Aircraft	Aircraft	Aircraft	Aircraft
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Aircraft in our fleet at the beginning of the period	21	20	'	'	'	'
Aircraft transferred from inventory	2	1	'	'	'	'
Aircraft purchased	'	1	9	28	6	6
Aircraft removed from fleet for maintenance	-1	-1	'	'	'	'
Aircraft leased as part of the EHI acquisition	35	'	'	'	'	'
Aircraft leased subsequent to the EHI acquisition	1	'	'	'	'	'
Aircraft returned to the lessor during the period	-2	'	'	'	'	'
Aircraft in our fleet at the end of the period	90	21	'	'	'	'

Aircraft_and_Property_Plant_an4

Aircraft and Property, Plant and Equipment - Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	$126,199	$67,586
Less Accumulated depreciation	-16,817	-12,911
Property, plant, and equipment, net	109,382	54,675
Land and Land Improvements [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	308	308
Buildings [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	7,597	1,499
Vehicles and Equipment [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	29,598	22,702
Deferred Overhauls, Net [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	68,773	36,256
Construction-in-Progress [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	$19,923	$6,821

Aircraft_and_Property_Plant_an5

Aircraft and Property, Plant and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Depreciation expense	$13.40	$9	$7.30
Repairs and maintenance costs	12	8.3	13.8
Deferred Overhauls, Net [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization expense	$18.10	$12.70	$17

Acquisitions_Additional_Inform

Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

2-May-13

Jun. 30, 2010

2-May-13

2-May-13

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

2-May-13

2-May-13

Sep. 03, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Aircraft

Affiliated Entity of EIA [Member]

Preferred Stock [Member]

Term Debt [Member]

Subordinated Notes [Member]

Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [Member]

Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [Member]

Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [Member]

Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [Member]

Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [Member]

Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [Member]

Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [Member]

Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [Member]

Air Amazonia [Member]

Air Amazonia [Member]

Aircraft

Aircraft

Aircraft

Customer Relationships [Member]

Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]

Affiliated Entity of EIA [Member]

Term Debt [Member]

Series A Preferred Stock [Member]

Subordinated Notes [Member]

Aircraft

Aircraft

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

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Acquisition completion date

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2-May-13

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3-Sep-13

Equity interest held (as a percent)

100.00%

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100.00%

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100.00%

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'

Purchase price of outstanding share capital

'

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$251,600,000

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'

Purchase price in cash

'

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'

186,600,000

186,615,000

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'

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23,100,000

'

Fair value of non-cash consideration in the form of subordinated notes

'

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17,500,000

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Convertible Cumulative Participating Preferred Stock

'

'

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'

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'

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'

4,008,439

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4,008,439

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Convertible Cumulative Participating Preferred Stock, value

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'

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47,500,000

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'

Convertible Cumulative Participating Preferred Stock, per share

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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$11.85

'

'

'

Series A Preferred Stock, value issued

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

78,000,000

'

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'

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'

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'

'

Series A Preferred Stock, shares issued

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

4,008,439

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'

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Series A Preferred Stock, per share

'

'

'

'

'

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'

$19.47

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'

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'

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'

Estimated fair value of debt instrument

'

'

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'

'

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15,900,000

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'

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'

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Interest rate

'

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'

'

'

'

'

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9.00%

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11.00%

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'

'

'

Number of aircraft purchased in connection with the acquisition

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1

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9

28

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6

6

Consideration for nine aircraft purchased from an affiliated entity of EIA

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13,000,000

12,971,000

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Term loan notes

'

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'

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'

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'

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'

65,000,000

'

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'

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'

6,150,000

'

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'

'

Term loan notes, fair value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,000,000

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from sale of term loan note receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,660,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loss on sale of term loan note receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-3,441,000

'

'

'

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'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

Prepaid remaining future lease obligations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,808,000

'

'

'

'

'

Number of aircraft on remaining future lease obligation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Acquisition and integration related expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,500,000

Goodwill

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

231,600,000

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'

'

'

'

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'

'

Acquired customer relationship amortization period

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

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'

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'

19,300,000

400,000

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'

'

'

'

'

Acquired customer relationship amortization period

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'9 years

'6 months

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill and intangible assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

251,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,600,000

Acquired goodwill amortization period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'15 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Liabilities assumed

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

20,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total net revenues

92,465,000

120,226,000

68,590,000

36,940,000

39,077,000

76,261,000

37,877,000

27,609,000

318,221,000

180,824,000

152,769,000

'

'

'

'

'

128,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15,986,000

25,849,000

11,334,000

'

'

'

'

'

21,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Additional purchase price

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

3,000,000

'

Acquisition of aircraft

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$20,000,000

Acquisitions_Schedule_of_Fair_

Acquisitions - Schedule of Fair Value of Consideration Transferred (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	2-May-13	Dec. 31, 2013
Affiliated Entity of EIA [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Prepayment of aircraft lease	'	$6,800
Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Cash	186,600	186,615
Consideration for nine aircraft purchased from an affiliated entity of EIA	13,000	12,971
Total cash consideration transferred	'	209,010
Series A Preferred Stock	'	78,044
Subordinated notes	'	15,900
Term loan note receivable	'	-4,960
Total consideration transferred	'	297,994
Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [Member] | Affiliated Entity of EIA [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Prepayment of aircraft lease	'	6,808
Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [Member] | Mc Minnville [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'
Prepayment of aircraft lease	'	$2,616

Acquisitions_Summary_of_Estima

Acquisitions - Summary of Estimated Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Detail) (Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [Member], USD $)	2-May-13
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$140
Restricted cash	5,000
Accounts receivable	23,389
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,823
Aircraft support parts	13,330
Property, plant and equipment	35,368
Goodwill	231,627
Other intangible assets	19,700
Other non-current assets	5,008
Accounts payable	-39,176
Accrued liabilities	-23,506
Total purchase price	297,994
Aircraft [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Property, plant and equipment	$23,291

Acquisitions_Summary_of_Estima1

Acquisitions - Summary of Estimated Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Parenthetical) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
FAA certificates and DOD CARB operating history period	'50 years

Acquisitions_Summary_of_Pro_Fo

Acquisitions - Summary of Pro Forma Information Company's Results of Operations (Detail) (Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]	'	'
Net revenues	$378,696	$379,270
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	$18,626	$17,684
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:	'	'
Basic	$1.35	$1.61
Diluted	$1.35	$1.61
Weighted average shares outstanding:	'	'
Basic	13,768,836	10,989,466
Diluted	13,793,844	10,989,466

Acquisitions_Summary_of_Pro_Fo1

Acquisitions - Summary of Pro Forma Information Company's Results of Operations (Parenthetical) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Convertible Cumulative Participating Preferred Stock	4,008,439

Accrued_and_Other_Current_Liab2

Accrued and Other Current Liabilities - Schedule of Accrued and Other Current Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]	'	'
Payroll and related taxes	$12,004	$6,630
Deferred maintenance on aircraft (see Note 6)	9,694	'
Interest	5,142	1,099
Deferred revenue	1,210	1,242
Cost per hour	511	3,569
Advance from Cambiano (see Note 8)	'	2,025
Forward contracts	'	416
Other	12,672	4,681
Total	$41,233	$19,662

Debt_Schedule_of_Total_Outstan

Debt - Schedule of Total Outstanding Debt (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt outstanding	$439,246	$97,876
2020 Senior Notes [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt outstanding	355,000	'
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt outstanding	68,086	'
2020 Subordinated Notes [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt outstanding	16,160	'
Term Debt [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt outstanding	'	48,750
Revolving Line of Credit [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt outstanding	'	22,452
2015 and 2016 Subordinated Notes [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt outstanding	'	$26,674

Debt_2020_Senior_Notes_Offerin

Debt - 2020 Senior Notes Offering - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	2-May-13	Dec. 31, 2013
			8.25% Second Priority Senior Secured Obligations Due 2020 [Member]	8.25% Second Priority Senior Secured Obligations Due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument, face amount	'	'	$400,000,000	'
Interest rate (as a percent)	'	'	8.25%	'
Debt outstanding	439,246,000	97,876,000	'	355,000,000
Debt maturity date	1-Jan-20	'	'	'
Escrow account deposit	'	'	46,000,000	46,000,000
Notes offering, aggregate principal amount	'	'	45,000,000	45,000,000
Notes offering, anticipated interest	'	'	1,000,000	1,000,000
Principal amount of notes subject to special mandatory redemption	'	'	$45,000,000	$45,000,000
Percentage of redemption price subject to special mandatory redemption	'	'	100.00%	100.00%

Debt_Revolving_Credit_Facility

Debt - Revolving Credit Facility - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

2-May-13

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 14, 2013

Jun. 30, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

2-May-13

2-May-13

Mar. 11, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Standby Letters of Credit [Member]

Standby Letters of Credit [Member]

Credit Agreement [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Subsequent Events [Member]

Credit Agreement [Member]

Credit Agreement [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facilities

'

'

$100,000,000

'

$125,000,000

$67,500,000

'

'

'

$140,000,000

'

'

Debt instrument term period

'

'

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate on senior credit agreement

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.25%

4.50%

'

'

'

Fixed charge coverage ratio, minimum

'

'

1.2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Average excess availability of credit facility

'

'

15,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

16,800,000

'

'

Average excess availability ratio

'

'

1.05

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Annual growth capital expenditures

'

'

25,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt outstanding

439,246,000

97,876,000

'

68,086,000

'

'

68,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average interest rate (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.41%

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.06%

'

'

'

'

'

Amount outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,100,000

2,000,000

Maximum borrowing availability

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$51,800,000

$43,000,000

Debt_2020_Subordinated_Notes_A

Debt - 2020 Subordinated Notes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	2-May-13	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
			2020 Subordinated Notes [Member]	2020 Subordinated Notes [Member]	2020 Subordinated Notes [Member]
					Subordinated Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Consideration paid, subordinated notes	'	'	$17,500,000	'	'
Subordinated notes fixed interest rate	'	'	6.00%	'	'
Subordinated notes maturity, years	'	'	2-Nov-20	'	'
Increase in interest rate, until maturity period	'	'	8.00%	'	'
Interest payable due date	'	'	'2015-03-31	'	'
Quarterly payment of principal	'	'	1,000,000	'	'
Notes outstanding	439,246,000	97,876,000	'	16,160,000	17,500,000
Fair value of notes outstanding	'	'	'	'	16,200,000
Unamortized discount on the debt	'	'	'	'	1,300,000
Weighted average interest rate (as a percent)	'	'	'	6.00%	'
Estimated fair value of subordinated notes	'	'	'	$15,900,000	'
Interest rate	'	'	'	'	9.00%

Debt_Term_Debt_and_Revolving_L

Debt - Term Debt and Revolving Line of Credit - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 14, 2013	2-May-13	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Senior Secured Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facilities [Member]	Term Debt [Member]	Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	8.25% Second Priority Senior Secured Obligations Due 2020 [Member]	LIBOR [Member]	Base Rate [Member]	Prime Rate [Member]	Federal Funds Rate Plus [Member]	LIBOR Plus [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity under senior credit facilities	$132.50	'	$125	$100	$67.50	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument, face amount	'	65	'	'	'	400	'	'	'	'	'
Sublimit available for the issuance of letter of credit	'	'	'	'	30	'	'	'	'	'	'
Sublimit available for the issuance of swingline loans	'	'	'	'	$10	'	'	'	'	'	'
Description of variable rate basis	'	'	'	'	'	'	'LIBOR	'Base rate	'Prime rate as quoted by Wells Fargo	'	'
Interest rate on senior credit facilities, base rate margin	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1.50%	1.50%

Debt_Term_Debt_and_Revolving_L1

Debt - Term Debt and Revolving Line of Credit - Additional Information1 (Detail) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

2-May-13

Dec. 31, 2012

2-May-13

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2010

Jun. 30, 2010

Jun. 30, 2010

Jun. 30, 2010

Jun. 30, 2010

Jun. 30, 2010

Revolving Line of Credit [Member]

Term Debt [Member]

Credit Agreement [Member]

Credit Agreement [Member]

Credit Agreement [Member]

Credit Agreement [Member]

Credit Agreement [Member]

Credit Agreement [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Revolving Line of Credit [Member]

Revolving Line of Credit [Member]

Term Debt [Member]

Term Debt [Member]

Standby Letters of Credit [Member]

Standby Letters of Credit [Member]

Credit Agreement [Member]

Credit Agreement [Member]

Credit Agreement [Member]

Credit Agreement [Member]

Credit Agreement [Member]

Credit Agreement [Member]

Letters of Credit [Member]

LIBOR [Member]

Base Rate [Member]

Letters of Credit [Member]

LIBOR [Member]

Base Rate [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.75%

1.75%

'

5.00%

4.00%

Unused commitment fee (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.38%

'

'

0.63%

'

'

Debt instrument, fee (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.75%

'

'

5.00%

'

'

Debt outstanding under the revolving line of credit, less letters of credit

'

'

$22,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average interest rate (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

3.91%

3.98%

3.13%

3.35%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

3.75%

'

3.13%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Termination date

'

'

'

'

2-May-13

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum borrowing availability

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

51,800,000

43,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,100,000

2,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt outstanding

$439,246,000

$97,876,000

$22,452,000

$48,750,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt_Working_Capital_Guarantee

Debt - Working Capital Guarantee Credit Agreement - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Amendment to the Credit Agreement [Member]	Amendment to the Credit Agreement [Member]	Working Capital Guarantee Credit Agreement [Member]	Working Capital Guarantee Credit Agreement [Member]
	ZM Private Equity Funds I and II, L.P. [Member]	Unsecured Subordinated Promissory Notes [Member]	ZM Private Equity Funds I and II, L.P. [Member]	Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
		ZM Private Equity Funds I and II, L.P. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument, amount borrowed	'	$10	'	'
Amount outstanding	$10	'	$1	$5.60

Debt_Subordinated_Notes_Additi

Debt - Subordinated Notes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Apr. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2010	2-May-13	Dec. 31, 2012	Apr. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
			ZM Private Equity Funds I and II, L.P. [Member]	ZM Private Equity Funds I and II, L.P. [Member]	2015 Subordinated Notes [Member]	2015 Subordinated Notes [Member]	2016 Subordinated Notes [Member]	2016 Subordinated Notes [Member]	2016 Subordinated Notes [Member]	2016 Subordinated Notes [Member]
			Working Capital Guarantee Credit Agreement [Member]	Amendment to the Credit Agreement [Member]	ZM Private Equity Fund II, L.P. [Member]	ZM Private Equity Fund II, L.P. [Member]			ZM Private Equity Funds I and II, L.P. [Member]	ZM Private Equity Funds I and II, L.P. [Member]
									Working Capital Guarantee Credit Agreement [Member]	Working Capital Guarantee Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument, amount borrowed	$400,000,000	'	'	'	'	$8,500,000	'	'	'	'
Interest rate	'	'	'	20.00%	10.00%	20.00%	'	10.00%	10.00%	20.00%
Debt instrument, maturity date	1-Jan-20	'	'	'	'	30-Jun-15	'	'	'	30-Jun-16
Amount outstanding	'	'	1,000,000	10,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt outstanding	$439,246,000	$97,876,000	'	'	'	'	'	$26,700,000	'	'
Weighted average interest rate	'	'	'	'	'	'	10.00%	12.90%	'	'

Debt_Advance_from_Cambiano_Add

Debt - Advance from Cambiano - Additional Information (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Aug. 04, 2008	Aug. 04, 2008	Dec. 31, 2013	Jul. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 29, 2008
	USD ($)	USD ($)	EUR (€)	EUR (€)	European Air-Crane, S.p.A. [Member]	European Air-Crane, S.p.A. [Member]	European Air-Crane, S.p.A. [Member]	European Air-Crane, S.p.A. [Member]	European Air-Crane, S.p.A. [Member]	European Air-Crane, S.p.A. [Member]
						USD ($)	EUR (€)	USD ($)	EUR (€)	EUR (€)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum advance from Cambiano	'	'	'	'	'	'	€ 4,000,000	'	'	€ 6,000,000
Advances from Cambiano, outstanding	2,025,000	'	'	'	'	0	'	2,000,000	1,500,000	'
Cash pledged for bank guarantee in connection with a performance guarantee	'	$2,600,000	€ 2,000,000	€ 3,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Term of leasing contract	'	'	'	'	'4 years	'	'	'	'	'

Debt_Schedule_of_Future_Minimu

Debt - Schedule of Future Minimum Principal Payments (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
2014	'
2015	4,000
2016	4,000
2017	4,000
2018	72,086
Thereafter	356,500
Total future debt principal payments	440,586
Notes [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
2014	'
2015	'
2016	'
2017	'
2018	'
Thereafter	355,000
Total future debt principal payments	355,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
2014	'
2015	'
2016	'
2017	'
2018	68,086
Thereafter	'
Total future debt principal payments	68,086
2020 Subordinated Notes [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
2014	'
2015	4,000
2016	4,000
2017	4,000
2018	4,000
Thereafter	1,500
Total future debt principal payments	$17,500

Consolidating_Financial_Inform2

Consolidating Financial Information - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	2-May-13
			8.25% Second Priority Senior Secured Obligations Due 2020 [Member]	8.25% Second Priority Senior Secured Obligations Due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Interest rate (as a percent)	'	'	'	8.25%
Debt outstanding	$439,246	$97,876	$355,000	'
Debt maturity date	1-Jan-20	'	'	'
Percentage of ownership interest	100.00%	'	'	'

Consolidating_Financial_Inform3

Consolidating Financial Information - Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$1,881	$1,468	$268	$1,928
Restricted cash	2,883	3,781	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	65,987	24,446	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,360	1,426	'	'
Income tax receivable	135	1,048	'	'
Deferred tax assets	3,715	8,208	'	'
Total current assets	77,961	40,377	'	'
Aircraft support parts, net	126,696	93,041	'	'
Aircraft, net	127,179	66,673	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	109,382	54,675	'	'
Other intangible assets, net	22,908	'	'	'
Goodwill	234,554	'	'	'
Other non-current assets	28,625	2,057	'	'
Total assets	727,305	256,823	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Accounts Payable	29,035	8,746	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	'	71,202	'	'
Accrued and other current liabilities	41,233	19,662	'	'
Income tax payable	621	6,275	'	'
Total current liabilities	70,889	105,885	'	'
Long-term debt, less current portion	16,160	26,674	'	'
Long-term revolving credit facilities	68,086	'	'	'
Long-term notes payable	355,000	'	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	1,819	1,415	'	'
Uncertain tax positions	5,669	'	'	'
Deferred tax liabilities	16,775	17,481	'	'
Total liabilities	534,398	151,455	'	'
Stockholders' equity (deficit):	'	'	'	'
Common stock	1	1	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	179,954	101,833	'	'
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	12,104	2,447	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-42	71	'	'
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) attributable to Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated	192,017	104,352	'	'
Noncontrolling interest	890	1,016	'	'
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	192,907	105,368	-9,145	-15,598
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	727,305	256,823	'	'
Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated ("EAC") [Member]	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	576	41	2	418
Restricted cash	151	1,143	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	17,290	17,181	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,878	1,085	'	'
Income tax receivable	70	238	'	'
Deferred tax assets	3,372	8,208	'	'
Total current assets	23,337	27,896	'	'
Aircraft support parts, net	93,719	93,041	'	'
Aircraft, net	88,242	66,673	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	70,145	54,036	'	'
Other intangible assets, net	2,205	'	'	'
Other non-current assets	325,768	8,354	'	'
Total assets	603,416	250,000	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Accounts Payable	8,179	6,878	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	'	71,202	'	'
Accrued and other current liabilities	-48,899	6,576	'	'
Income tax payable	'	5,964	'	'
Total current liabilities	-40,720	90,620	'	'
Long-term debt, less current portion	16,160	26,674	'	'
Long-term revolving credit facilities	68,086	'	'	'
Long-term notes payable	355,000	'	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	1,756	1,415	'	'
Uncertain tax positions	5,669	'	'	'
Deferred tax liabilities	16,745	17,598	'	'
Total liabilities	422,696	136,307	'	'
Stockholders' equity (deficit):	'	'	'	'
Common stock	1	1	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	179,954	101,833	'	'
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	806	11,859	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-41	'	'	'
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) attributable to Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated	180,720	113,693	'	'
Noncontrolling interest	'	'	'	'
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	180,720	113,693	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	603,416	250,000	'	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	-12	'	'	'
Restricted cash	364	'	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	40,560	'	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	582	'	'	'
Income tax receivable	'	'	'	'
Deferred tax assets	'	'	'	'
Total current assets	41,494	'	'	'
Aircraft support parts, net	33,022	'	'	'
Aircraft, net	35,236	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	37,825	'	'	'
Other intangible assets, net	17,870	'	'	'
Goodwill	231,626	'	'	'
Other non-current assets	7,133	'	'	'
Total assets	404,206	'	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Accounts Payable	17,889	'	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	'	'	'	'
Accrued and other current liabilities	66,513	'	'	'
Income tax payable	'	'	'	'
Total current liabilities	84,402	'	'	'
Long-term debt, less current portion	'	'	'	'
Long-term revolving credit facilities	'	'	'	'
Long-term notes payable	'	'	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	'	'	'	'
Uncertain tax positions	'	'	'	'
Deferred tax liabilities	'	'	'	'
Total liabilities	84,402	'	'	'
Stockholders' equity (deficit):	'	'	'	'
Common stock	'	'	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	297,994	'	'	'
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	21,810	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) attributable to Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated	319,804	'	'	'
Noncontrolling interest	'	'	'	'
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	319,804	'	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	404,206	'	'	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	1,317	1,427	266	1,510
Restricted cash	2,368	2,638	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	8,024	7,162	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	900	341	'	'
Income tax receivable	65	810	'	'
Deferred tax assets	343	'	'	'
Total current assets	13,017	12,378	'	'
Aircraft support parts, net	'	'	'	'
Aircraft, net	3,701	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,412	639	'	'
Other intangible assets, net	2,833	'	'	'
Goodwill	3,690	'	'	'
Other non-current assets	816	781	'	'
Total assets	25,469	13,798	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Accounts Payable	2,967	1,868	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	'	'	'	'
Accrued and other current liabilities	23,592	13,086	'	'
Income tax payable	621	194	'	'
Total current liabilities	27,180	15,148	'	'
Long-term debt, less current portion	'	'	'	'
Long-term revolving credit facilities	'	'	'	'
Long-term notes payable	'	'	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	63	'	'	'
Uncertain tax positions	'	'	'	'
Deferred tax liabilities	30	'	'	'
Total liabilities	27,273	15,148	'	'
Stockholders' equity (deficit):	'	'	'	'
Common stock	1,674	892	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	33	33	'	'
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	-5,142	-3,972	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	997	1,223	'	'
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) attributable to Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated	-2,438	-1,824	'	'
Noncontrolling interest	634	474	'	'
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	-1,804	-1,350	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	25,469	13,798	'	'
Consolidating Entries and Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	'	'	'	'
Restricted cash	'	'	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	113	103	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	'	'	'	'
Income tax receivable	'	'	'	'
Deferred tax assets	'	'	'	'
Total current assets	113	103	'	'
Aircraft support parts, net	-45	'	'	'
Aircraft, net	'	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	'	'	'	'
Other intangible assets, net	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	-762	'	'	'
Other non-current assets	-305,092	-7,078	'	'
Total assets	-305,786	-6,975	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Accounts Payable	'	'	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	'	'	'	'
Accrued and other current liabilities	27	'	'	'
Income tax payable	'	117	'	'
Total current liabilities	27	117	'	'
Long-term debt, less current portion	'	'	'	'
Long-term revolving credit facilities	'	'	'	'
Long-term notes payable	'	'	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	'	'	'	'
Uncertain tax positions	'	'	'	'
Deferred tax liabilities	'	-117	'	'
Total liabilities	27	'	'	'
Stockholders' equity (deficit):	'	'	'	'
Common stock	-1,674	-892	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	-298,027	-33	'	'
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	-5,370	-5,440	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-998	-1,152	'	'
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) attributable to Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated	-306,069	-7,517	'	'
Noncontrolling interest	256	542	'	'
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	-305,813	-6,975	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	($305,786)	($6,975)	'	'

Consolidating_Financial_Inform4

Consolidating Financial Information - Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net revenues:	$92,465	$120,226	$68,590	$36,940	$39,077	$76,261	$37,877	$27,609	$318,221	$180,824	$152,769
Cost of revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	222,108	119,405	107,296
Gross profit	23,164	46,185	17,490	9,274	10,517	36,542	10,320	4,040	96,113	61,419	45,473
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
General and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	37,366	17,232	13,023
Research and development	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4,000	4,683	4,827
Selling and marketing	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	7,755	6,071	9,940
Restructuring charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,084
Total operating expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	49,121	27,986	28,874
Operating income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	46,992	33,433	16,599
Other income (expense):	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest income (expense), net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-25,175	-6,990	-9,150
Other income (expense), net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-3,674	119	1,126
Total other income (expense)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-31,006	-7,584	-5,265
Net income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	15,986	25,849	11,334
Income tax expense (benefit)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6,120	10,213	-4,926
Net income (loss)	-1,830	14,488	-1,797	-995	-858	17,634	1,169	-2,309	9,866	15,636	16,260
Less: Net income (loss) related to noncontrolling interest	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-209	-406	-390
Net income (loss) attributable to Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	9,657	15,230	15,870
Dividends on Redeemable Preferred Stock	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,795	9,151
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	-1,700	14,525	-1,952	-1,216	-949	17,556	831	-5,003	9,657	12,435	6,719
Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated ("EAC") [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net revenues:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	161,500	153,213	125,945
Cost of revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	98,347	94,158	82,651
Gross profit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	63,153	59,055	43,294
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
General and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	27,472	14,201	9,539
Research and development	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4,000	4,683	4,827
Selling and marketing	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6,803	5,953	9,580
Restructuring charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,084
Total operating expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	38,275	24,837	25,030
Operating income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	24,878	34,218	18,264
Other income (expense):	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest income (expense), net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-25,103	-6,874	-8,989
Other income (expense), net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-5,515	-359	3,930
Total other income (expense)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-30,618	-7,233	-5,059
Net income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-5,740	26,985	13,205
Income tax expense (benefit)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,311	9,733	-5,536
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-11,051	17,252	18,741
Less: Net income (loss) related to noncontrolling interest	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) attributable to Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-11,051	17,252	18,741
Dividends on Redeemable Preferred Stock	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,795	9,151
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-11,051	14,457	9,590
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net revenues:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	128,109	'	'
Cost of revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	100,429	'	'
Gross profit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	27,680	'	'
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
General and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,111	'	'
Research and development	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Selling and marketing	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	780	'	'
Restructuring charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total operating expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,891	'	'
Operating income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	21,789	'	'
Other income (expense):	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest income (expense), net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1	'	'
Other income (expense), net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	16	'	'
Total other income (expense)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	17	'	'
Net income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	21,806	'	'
Income tax expense (benefit)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-5	'	'
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	21,811	'	'
Less: Net income (loss) related to noncontrolling interest	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) attributable to Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	21,811	'	'
Dividends on Redeemable Preferred Stock	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	21,811	'	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net revenues:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	52,852	57,797	57,382
Cost of revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	47,543	55,473	55,121
Gross profit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,309	2,324	2,261
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
General and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4,844	3,085	3,922
Research and development	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Selling and marketing	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	123	104	'
Restructuring charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total operating expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4,967	3,189	3,922
Operating income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	342	-865	-1,661
Other income (expense):	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest income (expense), net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-73	-48	-6
Other income (expense), net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	33	36	-160
Total other income (expense)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-40	-12	-166
Net income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	302	-877	-1,827
Income tax expense (benefit)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	814	480	610
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-512	-1,357	-2,437
Less: Net income (loss) related to noncontrolling interest	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) attributable to Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-512	-1,357	-2,437
Dividends on Redeemable Preferred Stock	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-512	-1,357	-2,437
Consolidating Entries and Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net revenues:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-24,240	-30,186	-30,558
Cost of revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-24,211	-30,226	-30,476
Gross profit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-29	40	-82
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
General and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-61	-54	-438
Research and development	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Selling and marketing	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	49	14	360
Restructuring charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total operating expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-12	-40	-78
Operating income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-17	80	-4
Other income (expense):	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest income (expense), net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-68	-155
Other income (expense), net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-365	-271	115
Total other income (expense)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-365	-339	-40
Net income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-382	-259	-44
Income tax expense (benefit)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-382	-259	-44
Less: Net income (loss) related to noncontrolling interest	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-209	-406	-390
Net income (loss) attributable to Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-591	-655	-434
Dividends on Redeemable Preferred Stock	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($591)	($655)	($434)

Consolidating_Financial_Inform5

Consolidating Financial Information - Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	$9,866	$15,636	$16,260
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	33,328	21,661	24,314
Deferred income taxes	5,214	2,682	4,589
Non-cash interest expense on debt	1,877	3,137	3,158
Non-cash interest (income) expense on tax contingencies	13	'	-2,745
Stock-based compensation	792	2,118	'
Non-cash tax settlement	72	5,964	-9,451
Write-off of debt issuance costs related to the early extinguishment of debt	215	'	'
Non-cash interest income on loans	-140	'	'
Amortization of debt issuance costs	2,067	1,174	875
Loss (gain) on sale of equipment	-1	5	-26
Loss on sale of term loan note receivable	3,441	'	'
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding effects of acquisitions of businesses:	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	-20,991	2,679	-4,648
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	427	2,803	484
Income tax receivable	915	201	-1,248
Aircraft support parts, net	-32,001	-27,355	-42,717
Other non-current assets	-3,131	'	'
Accounts payable	-19,502	-85	-2,236
Accrued and other current liabilities	-6,350	199	-4,770
Income tax payable	-304	6,215	1,498
Other long-term liabilities	342	-2,912	-4,060
Uncertain tax positions	-856	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-24,792	28,158	-20,723
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	-226,868	'	'
Restricted cash	958	1,438	-998
Purchases of aircraft and property, plant and equipment	-56,104	-22,736	-11,413
Purchases of intangible assets	-2,205	'	'
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest	-341	-297	-254
Proceeds from sale of term loan note receivable	1,660	'	'
Decrease (increase) in other assets	-35	103	-418
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-282,935	-21,492	-13,083
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Repayments of subordinated notes	-27,572	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of expenses	'	31,454	'
Repayments of credit facilities	-250,215	-327,063	-284,220
Borrowings from credit facilities	246,377	291,234	317,737
Borrowing of notes	400,000	'	'
Repayments of notes	-45,000	'	'
Debt issuance costs	-14,986	-376	-758
Shares withheld for payment of taxes	-716	-695	'
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	307,888	-5,446	32,759
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	252	-20	-613
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	413	1,200	-1,660
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,468	268	1,928
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	1,881	1,468	268
Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated ("EAC") [Member]	'	'	'
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-11,051	17,252	18,741
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	25,535	21,428	24,033
Deferred income taxes	4,543	2,682	4,585
Non-cash interest expense on debt	1,877	3,137	3,158
Non-cash interest (income) expense on tax contingencies	'	'	-2,745
Stock-based compensation	792	2,118	'
Non-cash tax settlement	'	'	-9,451
Write-off of debt issuance costs related to the early extinguishment of debt	215	'	'
Non-cash interest income on loans	-140	'	'
Amortization of debt issuance costs	2,067	1,174	875
Loss (gain) on sale of equipment	-25	5	-26
Loss on sale of term loan note receivable	3,441	'	'
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding effects of acquisitions of businesses:	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	-5,866	-1,144	-3,096
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-614	2,496	524
Income tax receivable	170	1,011	-1,248
Aircraft support parts, net	-12,354	-27,355	-42,717
Other non-current assets	-1,114	'	'
Accounts payable	1,304	2,313	-7,187
Accrued and other current liabilities	-45,424	422	-1,732
Income tax payable	'	5,516	-691
Other long-term liabilities	342	-2,912	-4,060
Uncertain tax positions	-856	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-37,158	28,143	-21,037
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	-235,029	'	'
Restricted cash	992	198	-936
Purchases of aircraft and property, plant and equipment	-35,530	-22,695	-11,334
Purchases of intangible assets	-2,205	'	'
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest	'	-297	-254
Proceeds from sale of term loan note receivable	1,660	'	'
Decrease (increase) in other assets	'	136	-478
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-270,112	-22,658	-13,002
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Repayments of subordinated notes	-27,572	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of expenses	'	31,454	'
Repayments of credit facilities	-250,215	-327,063	-284,220
Borrowings from credit facilities	246,377	291,234	317,737
Borrowing of notes	400,000	'	'
Repayments of notes	-45,000	'	'
Debt issuance costs	-14,986	-376	-758
Shares withheld for payment of taxes	-716	-695	'
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	307,888	-5,446	32,759
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	-83	'	864
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	535	39	-416
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	41	2	418
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	576	41	2
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	21,811	'	'
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	7,400	'	'
Deferred income taxes	'	'	'
Non-cash interest expense on debt	'	'	'
Non-cash interest (income) expense on tax contingencies	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	'
Non-cash tax settlement	'	'	'
Write-off of debt issuance costs related to the early extinguishment of debt	'	'	'
Non-cash interest income on loans	'	'	'
Amortization of debt issuance costs	'	'	'
Loss (gain) on sale of equipment	-23	'	'
Loss on sale of term loan note receivable	'	'	'
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding effects of acquisitions of businesses:	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	-15,440	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,454	'	'
Income tax receivable	'	'	'
Aircraft support parts, net	-19,692	'	'
Other non-current assets	-2,124	'	'
Accounts payable	-21,376	'	'
Accrued and other current liabilities	43,153	'	'
Income tax payable	'	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	'	'	'
Uncertain tax positions	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	15,163	'	'
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	5,139	'	'
Restricted cash	-364	'	'
Purchases of aircraft and property, plant and equipment	-19,950	'	'
Purchases of intangible assets	'	'	'
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest	'	'	'
Proceeds from sale of term loan note receivable	'	'	'
Decrease (increase) in other assets	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-15,175	'	'
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Repayments of subordinated notes	'	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of expenses	'	'	'
Repayments of credit facilities	'	'	'
Borrowings from credit facilities	'	'	'
Borrowing of notes	'	'	'
Repayments of notes	'	'	'
Debt issuance costs	'	'	'
Shares withheld for payment of taxes	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	'	'	'
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	'	'	'
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-12	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	-12	'	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-512	-1,357	-2,437
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	393	233	281
Deferred income taxes	554	'	4
Non-cash interest expense on debt	'	'	'
Non-cash interest (income) expense on tax contingencies	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	'
Write-off of debt issuance costs related to the early extinguishment of debt	'	'	'
Non-cash interest income on loans	'	'	'
Amortization of debt issuance costs	'	'	'
Loss (gain) on sale of equipment	47	'	'
Loss on sale of term loan note receivable	'	'	'
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding effects of acquisitions of businesses:	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	298	3,811	-1,437
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-413	307	-40
Income tax receivable	745	-810	'
Aircraft support parts, net	'	'	'
Other non-current assets	107	'	'
Accounts payable	570	-2,398	4,951
Accrued and other current liabilities	-1,080	-470	-3,596
Income tax payable	-187	699	2,189
Other long-term liabilities	'	'	'
Uncertain tax positions	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	522	15	-85
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	22	'	'
Restricted cash	330	1,240	-62
Purchases of aircraft and property, plant and equipment	-624	-41	-79
Purchases of intangible assets	'	'	'
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest	-651	'	'
Proceeds from sale of term loan note receivable	'	'	'
Decrease (increase) in other assets	-35	-33	60
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-958	1,166	-81
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Repayments of subordinated notes	'	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of expenses	'	'	'
Repayments of credit facilities	'	'	'
Borrowings from credit facilities	'	'	'
Borrowing of notes	'	'	'
Repayments of notes	'	'	'
Debt issuance costs	'	'	'
Shares withheld for payment of taxes	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	'	'	'
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	326	-20	-1,078
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-110	1,161	-1,244
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,427	266	1,510
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	1,317	1,427	266
Consolidating Entries and Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-382	-259	-44
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	117	'	'
Non-cash interest expense on debt	'	'	'
Non-cash interest (income) expense on tax contingencies	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	'
Non-cash tax settlement	'	'	'
Write-off of debt issuance costs related to the early extinguishment of debt	'	'	'
Non-cash interest income on loans	'	'	'
Amortization of debt issuance costs	'	'	'
Loss (gain) on sale of equipment	'	'	'
Loss on sale of term loan note receivable	'	'	'
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding effects of acquisitions of businesses:	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	17	12	-115
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	'	'	'
Income tax receivable	'	'	'
Aircraft support parts, net	45	'	'
Other non-current assets	'	'	'
Accounts payable	'	'	'
Accrued and other current liabilities	-2,999	247	558
Income tax payable	-117	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	'	'	'
Uncertain tax positions	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-3,319	'	399
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	3,000	'	'
Restricted cash	'	'	'
Purchases of aircraft and property, plant and equipment	'	'	'
Purchases of intangible assets	'	'	'
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest	310	'	'
Proceeds from sale of term loan note receivable	'	'	'
Decrease (increase) in other assets	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	3,310	'	'
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Repayments of subordinated notes	'	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of expenses	'	'	'
Repayments of credit facilities	'	'	'
Borrowings from credit facilities	'	'	'
Borrowing of notes	'	'	'
Repayments of notes	'	'	'
Debt issuance costs	'	'	'
Shares withheld for payment of taxes	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	'	'	'
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	9	'	-399
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	'	'	'

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Incom

Income Taxes - Schedule of Income (Loss) Before Noncontrolling Interest Income Taxes by Taxing Jurisdiction (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Income (loss) before noncontrolling interest and income taxes	$15,986	$25,849	$11,334
U.S. and other [Member]	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Income (loss) before noncontrolling interest and income taxes	13,200	24,407	9,842
Canada [Member]	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Income (loss) before noncontrolling interest and income taxes	1,280	101	158
Brazil [Member]	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Income (loss) before noncontrolling interest and income taxes	861	'	'
Italy [Member]	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'
Income (loss) before noncontrolling interest and income taxes	$645	$1,341	$1,334

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Incom1

Income Taxes - Schedule of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current income tax expense (benefit):	'	'	'
U.S. Federal income taxes	$125	$1,028	($10,055)
State and local income taxes	50	59	21
Foreign income taxes	2,107	6,444	519
Total current income tax expense (benefit)	2,282	7,531	-9,515
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):	'	'	'
U.S. Federal income taxes	4,168	2,375	4,269
State and local income taxes	-185	303	441
Foreign income taxes	-145	4	-121
Total deferred income tax expense (benefit)	5,214	2,682	4,589
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$6,120	$10,213	($4,926)

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_US_St

Income Taxes - Schedule of U.S. Statutory Rate Reconciles to Effective Tax Rate (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Tax at U.S. statutory rate	$5,595	$9,047	$3,967
State taxes, net of federal benefit	258	569	249
Nondeductible expenses	805	333	313
Foreign withholding taxes	1,442	1,031	407
Foreign tax rate differences	-485	-55	57
Non-deductible receivable allowance	'	295	'
Tax credits	-1,755	-7,155	-704
Change in tax contingency items	72	5,964	-9,451
Foreign tax attribute adjustment	-1,450	'	'
Valuation allowance	2,067	'	'
Other, net	-429	184	236
Total income tax expense (benefit)	$6,120	$10,213	($4,926)

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Signi

Income Taxes - Schedule of Significant Components of Company's Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities and Balance Sheet Classifications (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets:	'	'
Accrued and other current liabilities	$2,167	$1,129
Accrued benefits	661	574
Accrued incentive compensation	1,321	959
Cost per hour accruals	186	1,322
Allowance for doubtful accounts reserve	52	47
Inventory reserve	2,188	2,245
Foreign tax credits	9,103	7,779
Research credits	775	636
Net operating loss carryforwards	14,461	5,117
Total deferred tax assets	30,914	19,808
Valuation allowance	-2,067	'
Deferred tax assets, Net	28,847	19,808
Deferred tax liabilities:	'	'
Tax-over-book depreciation and amortization	-17,613	-18,163
Basis difference in Aircraft support parts	-23,890	-10,516
Prepaid expenses and deferred costs	-404	-402
Total deferred tax liabilities	-41,907	-29,081
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	-13,060	-9,273
Net current deferred tax assets	3,715	8,208
Net noncurrent deferred tax liabilities	-16,775	-17,481
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	($13,060)	($9,273)

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

2-May-13

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

USD ($)

USD ($)

Canadian Air-Crane Ltd [Member]

Canadian Air-Crane Ltd [Member]

Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [Member]

Federal [Member]

Federal [Member]

State [Member]

State [Member]

Foreign [Member]

Greece [Member]

Peru [Member]

Peru [Member]

Malaysia [Member]

Italy [Member]

USD ($)

CAD

USD ($)

USD ($)

Research and development [Member]

USD ($)

Research and development [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Income Taxes [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Operating loss carryforwards

'

'

'

'

'

$34,900,000

'

$10,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net operating loss carryforwards expire

'

'

'

'

'

'2031

'

'2015 through 2033

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Tax credit carryforwards

'

'

'

'

'

'

600,000

'

200,000

3,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

Tax credit carryforwards expire

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2029 to 2033

'

'2014 to 2018

'2018 to 2022

'

'

'

'

'

Undistributed earnings of CAC

'

'

2,800,000

3,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Uncertain tax positions

'

'

'

'

11,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accrued tax penalties

'

'

'

'

2,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accrued interest

'

'

'

'

5,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income tax examination, description

'During 2013, the Italian tax authorities initiated an examination into the 2010 tax return and subsequently issued additional tax assessments. In February 2014 the Conpany filed for appeals with the first level Tax Court. The Malaysian taxing authorities have initiated an examination into the 2008 through 2011 tax return years. As of December 31, 2013, no other foreign tax jurisdictions are under examination.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income tax examination, year under examination

'2010

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income tax examination, years under examination

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2008 through 2011

'

Unrecognized tax benefits

5,740,000

5,964,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,700,000

300,000

300,000

'

100,000

Interest and penalties recognized

800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits

$1,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Recon

Income Taxes - Schedule of Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Amount of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, Beginning balance	$5,964
Gross increases - tax positions in prior periods	71
Gross decreases-tax positions in prior periods	-295
Unrecognized tax benefits, Ending balance	$5,740

Authorized_Capital_Stock_Addit

Authorized Capital Stock - Additional Information (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	2-May-13	2-May-13	Apr. 30, 2012	Apr. 30, 2012
			Series A Preferred Stock [Member]	Series A Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Preferred Stock [Member]
				Evergreen International Aviation, Inc [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of outstanding share capital purchased	'	'	'	100.00%	'	'
Preferred stock, shares	'	'	4,008,439	'	'	'
Common stock, authorized shares	110,000,000	110,000,000	'	'	110,000,000	'
Redeemable preferred stock, authorized shares	'	'	'	'	'	10,000,000
Common shares outstanding	13,787,914	9,726,785	'	'	4,802,970	'

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Additio

Employee Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
	401(k) Profit Sharing Plan [Member]	401(k) Profit Sharing Plan [Member]	401(k) Profit Sharing Plan [Member]	Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan [Member]	Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan [Member]	Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan [Member]	Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan [Member]	Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan [Member]	Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan [Member]
	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	Canadian Air-Crane Ltd [Member]	Canadian Air-Crane Ltd [Member]	Canadian Air-Crane Ltd [Member]	Canadian Air-Crane Ltd [Member]	Canadian Air-Crane Ltd [Member]	Canadian Air-Crane Ltd [Member]
				USD ($)	CAD	USD ($)	CAD	USD ($)	CAD
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of pretax salary that employees may defer	100.00%	'	'	18.00%	18.00%	'	'	'	'
Maximum amount per year that the employees may defer, subject to the annual IRS limitation	$17,500	$17,000	$16,500	'	23,820	'	22,970	'	22,450
Total employer contribution amount	$300,000	$400,000	$300,000	$100,000	'	$100,000	'	$100,000	'
Maximum employer contribution per plan participant	'	'	'	2.50%	2.50%	'	'	'	'

Reportable_Segments_Additional

Reportable Segments - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
	Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Number of reportable segments	2

Reportable_Segments_Schedule_o

Reportable Segments - Schedule of Revenue by Reportable Segment (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total net revenues	$92,465	$120,226	$68,590	$36,940	$39,077	$76,261	$37,877	$27,609	$318,221	$180,824	$152,769
Government [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total net revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	221,581	105,858	97,165
Commercial [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total net revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$96,640	$74,966	$55,604

Reportable_Segments_Schedule_o1

Reportable Segments - Schedule of Gross Profit by Reportable Segment (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total gross profit	$23,164	$46,185	$17,490	$9,274	$10,517	$36,542	$10,320	$4,040	$96,113	$61,419	$45,473
Operating Segments [Member] | Government [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total gross profit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	146,149	64,636	63,695
Operating Segments [Member] | Commercial [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total gross profit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	53,541	42,904	24,329
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Non-allocated costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	($103,577)	($46,121)	($42,551)

Reportable_Segments_Schedule_o2

Reportable Segments - Schedule of Assets by Reportable Segment (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total assets	$727,305	$256,823
Government [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total assets	295,153	16,573
Commercial [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total assets	21,070	14,929
Corporate [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total assets	51,756	24,103
Fixed Assets [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total assets	$359,326	$201,218

Reportable_Segments_Reconcilia

Reportable Segments - Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income (Loss) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total operating income (loss)	$46,992	$33,433	$16,599
Operating expenses, net	49,121	27,986	28,874
Operating Segments [Member] | Government [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total operating income (loss)	146,149	64,636	63,695
Operating Segments [Member] | Commercial [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total operating income (loss)	53,541	42,904	24,329
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'	'
Non-allocated costs of revenue	-103,577	-46,121	-42,551
Operating expenses, net	($49,121)	($27,986)	($28,874)

Reportable_Segments_Schedule_o3

Reportable Segments - Schedule of Revenue by Geographic Area (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total net revenues	$92,465	$120,226	$68,590	$36,940	$39,077	$76,261	$37,877	$27,609	$318,221	$180,824	$152,769
North America [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total net revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	136,100	107,613	84,150
Middle East [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total net revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	67,315	'	'
Europe [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total net revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	24,096	37,362	37,466
Asia [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total net revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	25,410	11,262	16,524
South America [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total net revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	24,809	13,465	3,583
Africa [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total net revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	20,598	'	'
Australia [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total net revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$19,893	$11,122	$11,046

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Oct. 02, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Nov. 30, 2012

Aug. 27, 2012

Apr. 11, 2013

Aug. 27, 2012

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [Member]

Aircraft Purchase Agreement [Member]

Aircraft Purchase Agreement [Member]

Environmental Remediation Matters [Member]

Priority 1 [Member]

Arizona [Member]

ST Aerospace [Member]

Fortis [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Parties

USD ($)

EUR (€)

Contracts

Helicopter

Loss Contingencies [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

First portion of cleanup costs to be borne by the former owner

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1,500,000

'

'

'

'

Second portion of cleanup costs to be shared by the entity and former owner equally

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

'

'

'

'

Cleanup costs, in excess of specified amount, to be borne by the former owner

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,500,000

'

'

'

'

Loss contingencies, liability paid

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

400,000

'

'

'

'

Entity's share of financial responsibility

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

500,000

'

'

'

'

Remaining entity's share of financial responsibility liability

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100,000

'

'

'

'

Time frame to monitor the site

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'20 years

'

'

'

'

Damages sought value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,600,000

'

Number of subcontracts

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

'

'

'

Unpaid invoice for work performed

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

700,000

'

'

'

Total amount claimed

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,000,000

'

'

'

Amount of damages for the payment of VAT levied

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

800,000

Number of helicopters purchased from plaintiff

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

Amount agreed to pay in final settlement

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

40,000

Number of parties responsible for contamination

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

101

'

'

Accounts payable due

9,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total purchase price of S-64F Aircrane and Aircrane support parts under Aircraft Purchase Agreement

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

21,750,000

'

'

'

'

'

Purchase price of S-64F aircrane

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

18,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

Purchase price of Aircrane support parts and supplies

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

Relief from the liability associated with the CPH contract

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

Net revenues

92,465,000

120,226,000

68,590,000

36,940,000

39,077,000

76,261,000

37,877,000

27,609,000

318,221,000

180,824,000

152,769,000

128,100,000

5,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gross profit

23,164,000

46,185,000

17,490,000

9,274,000

10,517,000

36,542,000

10,320,000

4,040,000

96,113,000

61,419,000

45,473,000

'

6,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income (loss)

-1,830,000

14,488,000

-1,797,000

-995,000

-858,000

17,634,000

1,169,000

-2,309,000

9,866,000

15,636,000

16,260,000

'

3,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loss contingency reserve removed

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Operating lease expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,800,000

700,000

700,000

14,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Operating lease expiration date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2064-08

'

'

'2021-01

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding purchase orders

$43,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$43,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Minimum Future Lease Payments under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'
2014	$21,210
2015	18,613
2016	10,279
2017	7,594
2018	6,421
Thereafter	5,152
Total	$69,269

Related_Party_Transactions_Add

Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2010

2-May-13

Jun. 30, 2010

Jun. 30, 2011

Apr. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2010

Apr. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2011

2016 Subordinated Notes [Member]

ZM Funds [Member]

ZM Funds [Member]

ZM Funds [Member]

ZM Funds [Member]

ZM Funds [Member]

ZM Funds [Member]

ZM Funds [Member]

ZM Funds [Member]

EIA's Second Lien Lenders [Member]

EIA Second Lien Credit Facility [Member]

EIA's First Lien Lenders [Member]

Subordinated Notes [Member]

Subordinated Notes [Member]

Unsecured Subordinated Promissory Notes [Member]

Unsecured Subordinated Promissory Notes [Member]

2015 Subordinated Notes [Member]

2015 Subordinated Notes [Member]

2016 Subordinated Notes [Member]

2016 Subordinated Notes [Member]

Amendment to the Credit Agreement [Member]

Working Capital Guarantee Credit Agreement [Member]

Working Capital Guarantee Credit Agreement [Member]

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expenses and other costs

'

$400,000

$200,000

$100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Repayment of debt instrument

'

45,000,000

'

'

'

11,500,000

8,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument, amount outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

20,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument exchanged

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate

'

'

'

'

10.00%

'

'

20.00%

20.00%

10.00%

20.00%

10.00%

20.00%

'

'

'

Debt instrument, amount borrowed

'

400,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,000,000

'

'

'

1,000,000

'

'

'

Issuance of shares under purchase agreement

1,984,680

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,375,527

'

632,911

Loan facility borrowing amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100,000,000

'

Loan facility, interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

11.00%

'

Percentage of variable rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.50%

'

Loan facility, minimum effective interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.00%

'

LIBOR interest rate plus

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

12.00%

'

LIBOR interest rate floor percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.00%

'

Line of credit facility, maturity date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

30-Sep-15

'

Loan availability under credit facility after repayment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

Number of shares received by affiliates

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,689,155

'

Related party transaction, Amount of transaction

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

20,000,000

'

Forgiveness on pro rata share of affiliates

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,500,000

'

Credit facility retained

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

37,900,000

'

Payments made to related parties

$2,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of beneficial owners of company's common stock

'

5.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed2

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Summary of Open Foreign Currency Forward Contracts (Detail) (Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member], Australia [Member], Aerial services [Member])	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	USD ($)	AUD
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Contract Value	$6,673	6,865
Market Value	7,089	'
Asset (Liability)	($416)	'

Warranty_Reserves_and_Cost_Per2

Warranty Reserves and Cost Per Hour ("CPH") Reserves - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Period of warranty, minimum	'2 years	'	'	'
Period of warranty, maximum	'5 years	'	'	'
Warranty expense, net	$0	$500,000	$900,000	'
Warranty liability reserve	0	0	'	'
Net CPH expense	700,000	5,300,000	5,200,000	'
CPH liability	$511,000	$3,569,000	$2,770,000	$2,905,000

Warranty_Reserves_and_Cost_Per3

Warranty Reserves and Cost Per Hour ("CPH") Reserves - Summary of Warranty Reserves Related to Sales of Aircranes (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	'	$1,015	$1,244
Increases to reserves	'	'	879
Warranty provided or expired	'	-1,015	-1,108
Ending balance	'	'	$1,015

Warranty_Reserves_and_Cost_Per4

Warranty Reserves and Cost Per Hour ("CPH") Reserves - Schedule of CPH Reserves (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cost Per Hour Liability Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	$3,569	$2,770	$2,905
Increases to reserves	747	5,282	5,220
Maintenance and repairs provided	-3,805	-4,483	-5,355
Ending balance	$511	$3,569	$2,770

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Schedu

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders	($1,700)	$14,525	($1,952)	($1,216)	($949)	$17,556	$831	($5,003)	$9,657	$12,435	$6,719
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	13,786,308	11,562,465	9,759,758	9,727,127	9,749,860	9,756,478	8,355,869	1,000	11,221,005	6,981,027	1,000
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	53,415	'	'
Dilutive effect of Series A Preferred Stock	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	560,082	'	'
Dilutive weighted average shares outstanding	13,786,308	13,813,514	9,759,758	9,727,127	9,749,860	9,756,478	8,355,869	1,000	11,834,506	6,981,027	1,000
Basic earnings (loss) per share	($0.12)	$1.26	($0.20)	($0.13)	($0.10)	$1.80	$0.10	($5,002.73)	$0.86	$1.78	$6,718.57
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	($0.12)	$1.05	($0.20)	($0.13)	($0.10)	$1.80	$0.10	($5,002.73)	$0.82	$1.78	$6,718.57
Antidilutive common stock equivalents excluded from diluted earnings (loss) per share	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	16,458	158,557	'

Stockbased_Compensation_Additi

Stock-based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of shares reserved for issuance under long-term incentive plan	'	417,649	'
Number of shares available for grant under the long-term incentive plan	22,888	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense recognized	$0.80	$2.10	$0
Weighted average period for unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	'1 year 1 month 6 days	'	'
Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Granted (in shares)	45,914	389,054	'
Fair value of shares vested	$0.70	$1.70	'

Stockbased_Compensation_Summar

Stock-based Compensation - Summary of Restricted Stock Units Awards Activity (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Weighted Average Grant Date [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Outstanding unvested at the beginning balance of the period	7.73	'
Granted	21.43	'
Vested restricted stock units	10.68	'
Forfeited	7.75	'
Outstanding unvested at the end of the period	11.75	'
Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Outstanding unvested at December 31, 2012	158,557	'
Granted	45,914	389,054
Vested restricted stock units	-88,610	'
Forfeited	-24,643	'
Outstanding unvested at December 31, 2013	91,218	158,557

Stockbased_Compensation_Schedu

Stock-based Compensation - Schedule of Unrecognized Stock-Based Compensation Expense Related to Outstanding Unvested Restricted Stock Unit Awards Expected to be Recognized (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'
2014	$600
2015	300
2016	19
2017	14
2018	'
Thereafter	'
Total	$933

Restructuring_Additional_Infor

Restructuring - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	Employees
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Reduction-in-work force due to restructuring	119	'	'	'
Cost of restructuring	'	$1,084,000	'	'
Restructuring cost included in accounts payable	'	'	$0	$100,000

Subsequent_Events_Additional_I

Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) (Revolving Credit Facility [Member], USD $)	1 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	2-May-13	Jun. 14, 2013	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 11, 2014
				Subsequent Events [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility	$100	$125	$67.50	$140
Fixed charge coverage ratio, minimum	1.2	'	'	'
Average excess availability of credit facility	$15	'	'	$16.80
Average excess availability ratio	1.05	'	'	'

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio

Quarterly Financial Information - Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Stockholders Equity Excluding Portion Attributable To Subsidiaries Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net revenues	$92,465	$120,226	$68,590	$36,940	$39,077	$76,261	$37,877	$27,609	$318,221	$180,824	$152,769
Gross profit	23,164	46,185	17,490	9,274	10,517	36,542	10,320	4,040	96,113	61,419	45,473
Net income (loss)	-1,830	14,488	-1,797	-995	-858	17,634	1,169	-2,309	9,866	15,636	16,260
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	($1,700)	$14,525	($1,952)	($1,216)	($949)	$17,556	$831	($5,003)	$9,657	$12,435	$6,719
Basic earnings per common share	($0.12)	$1.26	($0.20)	($0.13)	($0.10)	$1.80	$0.10	($5,002.73)	$0.86	$1.78	$6,718.57
Dilutive earnings per common share	($0.12)	$1.05	($0.20)	($0.13)	($0.10)	$1.80	$0.10	($5,002.73)	$0.82	$1.78	$6,718.57
Weighted average shares outstanding:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Basic	13,786,308	11,562,465	9,759,758	9,727,127	9,749,860	9,756,478	8,355,869	1,000	11,221,005	6,981,027	1,000
Dilutive	13,786,308	13,813,514	9,759,758	9,727,127	9,749,860	9,756,478	8,355,869	1,000	11,834,506	6,981,027	1,000