Erickson (EACIQ) Inactive 10-Q8 May 142014 Q1 Quarterly reportFinancial data

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Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information	Mar. 31, 2014	1-May-14
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1	'
Trading Symbol	'EAC	'
Entity Registrant Name	'ERICKSON INC.	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001490165	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	13,810,936

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Un

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$3,210	$1,881	$1,323	$1,468
Restricted cash	2,543	2,883	'	'
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $654 and $991 in 2014 and 2013, respectively	52,270	65,987	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,972	3,360	'	'
Income tax receivable	1,106	135	'	'
Deferred tax assets	3,605	3,715	'	'
Total current assets	66,706	77,961	'	'
Aircraft support parts, net	134,568	126,696	'	'
Aircraft, net	134,357	127,179	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	112,594	109,382	'	'
Goodwill	235,122	234,978	'	'
Other intangible assets, net	21,878	22,484	'	'
Other non-current assets	26,828	28,625	'	'
Total assets	732,053	727,305	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	31,062	29,035	'	'
Accrued and other current liabilities	39,516	41,233	'	'
Income tax payable	'	621	'	'
Total current liabilities	70,578	70,889	'	'
Long-term debt	16,198	16,160	'	'
Long-term revolving credit facilities	83,553	68,086	'	'
Long-term notes payable	355,000	355,000	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	2,113	1,819	'	'
Uncertain tax positions	5,669	5,669	'	'
Deferred tax liabilities	12,656	16,775	'	'
Total liabilities	545,767	534,398	'	'
Stockholders' equity (deficit):	'	'	'	'
Common stock; $0.0001 par value; 110,000,000 shares authorized; 13,789,534 and 13,787,914 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	1	1	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	180,528	179,954	'	'
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	4,510	12,104	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	288	-42	'	'
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) attributable to Erickson Incorporated	185,327	192,017	'	'
Noncontrolling interest	959	890	'	'
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	186,286	192,907	'	105,368
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$732,053	$727,305	'	'

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Un1

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Accounts receivable, allowances for doubtful accounts	$654	$991
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, authorized shares	110,000,000	110,000,000
Common stock, issued shares	13,789,534	13,787,914
Common stock, outstanding shares	13,789,534	13,787,914

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'
Net revenues:	$74,184	$36,940
Cost of revenues	65,904	27,666
Gross profit	8,280	9,274
Operating expenses:	'	'
General and administrative	6,797	6,311
Research and development	1,318	913
Selling and marketing	2,988	2,390
Total operating expenses	11,103	9,614
Operating income (loss)	-2,823	-340
Other income (expense):	'	'
Interest income (expense), net	-8,753	-1,357
Amortization of debt issuance costs	-621	-322
Unrealized foreign exchange gain (loss)	217	206
Realized foreign exchange gain (loss)	-57	-37
Gain (loss) on disposal of equipment	130	'
Other income (expense), net	-188	-281
Total other income (expense)	-9,272	-1,791
Net income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest	-12,095	-2,131
Income tax expense (benefit)	-4,570	-1,136
Net income (loss)	-7,525	-995
Less: Net (income) loss related to noncontrolling interest	-69	-221
Net income (loss) attributable to Erickson Incorporated and common stockholders	-7,594	-1,216
Net income (loss)	-7,525	-995
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	330	-129
Comprehensive income (loss)	-7,195	-1,124
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	-69	-180
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Erickson Incorporated	($7,264)	($1,304)
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders	'	'
Basic	($0.55)	($0.13)
Diluted	($0.55)	($0.13)
Weighted average shares outstanding	'	'
Basic	13,789,426	9,727,127
Diluted	13,789,426	9,727,127

Consolidated_Statements_of_Red

Consolidated Statements of Redeemable Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) (Unaudited) (USD $)	Total	Preferred 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 Incorporated [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest Amount [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Total	Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]		Noncontrolling Interest Amount [Member]
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	$105,368	'	$1	$101,833	$2,447	$71	$104,352	$1,016
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	'	'	9,726,785	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of Series A Preferred Stock	'	78,044	'	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of Series A Preferred Stock (in shares)	'	4,008,439	'	'	'	'	'	'
Noncontrolling interest dividend	-341	'	'	'	'	'	'	-341
Issuance of Restricted Stock Units	'	'	87,634	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	792	'	'	792	'	'	792	'
Conversion of Series A Preferred Stock to Common Stock	78,044	-78,044	'	78,044	'	'	78,044	'
Conversion of Series A Preferred Stock to Common Stock (in shares)	'	-4,008,439	4,008,439	'	'	'	'	'
Shares withheld for payment of taxes	-715	'	'	-715	'	'	-715	'
Shares withheld for payment of taxes (in shares)	'	'	-34,944	'	'	'	'	'
Components of comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	9,866	'	'	'	9,657	'	9,657	209
Foreign currency translation	-107	'	'	'	'	-113	-113	6
Comprehensive income (loss)	9,759	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	192,907	'	1	179,954	12,104	-42	192,017	890
Ending Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	'	'	13,787,914	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of Restricted Stock Units	'	'	1,620	'	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	160	'	'	160	'	'	160	'
Proceeds from shareholder, net	414	'	'	414	'	'	414	'
Components of comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-7,525	'	'	'	-7,594	'	-7,594	69
Foreign currency translation	330	'	'	'	'	330	330	'
Comprehensive income (loss)	-7,195	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2014	$186,286	'	$1	$180,528	$4,510	$288	$185,327	$959
Ending Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2014	'	'	13,789,534	'	'	'	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income (loss)	($7,525)	($995)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	7,953	5,400
Deferred income taxes	-3,984	-1,533
Non-cash interest expense on debt	37	657
Stock-based compensation	160	180
Amortization of debt issuance costs	621	322
Gain on sale of equipment	-130	'
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts receivable	13,876	-6,252
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-599	-1,669
Income tax receivable, net	158	527
Aircraft support parts, net	-7,864	-7,282
Other non-current assets	1,545	'
Accounts payable	1,995	-316
Accrued and other current liabilities	-4,043	4,673
Other long-term liabilities	294	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	2,494	-6,288
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Purchases of aircraft and property, plant and equipment	-17,483	-2,924
Restricted cash	200	-50
Decrease (increase) in other assets	'	-35
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-17,283	-3,009
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from shareholders, net	414	'
Repayments of credit facilities	-24,400	-59,270
Borrowings from credit facilities	39,867	68,590
Debt issuance costs	-230	-199
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	15,651	9,121
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	467	31
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1,329	-145
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,881	1,468
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	3,210	1,323
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:	'	'
Cash paid for interest	1,269	758
Cash paid for (received from) income taxes, net	$486	($105)

Description_of_the_Business

Description of the Business	3 Months Ended
Description of the Business	Mar. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Description of the Business	'
	Note 1. Description of the Business
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Erickson Incorporated (“EAC”) and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies: EAC Acquisition Corporation (“EAC Acq.”), Erickson Helicopters, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“EHI”, formerly known as Evergreen Helicopters, Inc.), CAC Development Ltd. (“Canada”), Canadian Air-Crane Ltd. (“CAC”), Erickson Air-Crane Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (“EACM”), European Air-Crane S.p.A. (“EuAC”), 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 March 31, 2014, 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 8 fixed-wing aircraft. As of March 31, 2014, the Company leased a fleet of 34 medium and light lift aircraft of varying types, comprised of 29 rotary wing aircraft and 5 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 March 31, 2014, 25 of the owned aircraft and 21 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 March 31, 2014.
	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 holds a Repair Station Certificate which allows the Company to repair and overhaul airframes and components for Aircranes and certain other aircraft, and the Company owns the Type Certificate for engines used in the S-64 Aircrane.
	Fiscal 2014
	On April 1, 2014, the Company completed a rebranding initiative which included the following changes in legal names of entities: Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated became Erickson Incorporated, Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. became Erickson Helicopters, Inc., and Evergreen Helicopters of Alaska, Inc. became Erickson Transport, Inc.
	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 8 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”).

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation	Mar. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Note 2. Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts and transactions of all majority owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities in which the Company is the primary beneficiary. In presenting these unaudited consolidated financial statements, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and related disclosures, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Estimates, by their nature, are based on judgments and available information at a point in time. As such, actual results could differ from those estimates. In management’s opinion, the unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of interim results reported.
	The results of operations reported for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the entire year or any subsequent interim period.
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and following the guidance of Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X for interim financial statements required to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). As permitted under such rules, certain notes and other financial information normally required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted; however, the unaudited consolidated financial statements do include such notes and financial information sufficient so as to make the interim information presented not misleading. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes as of December 31, 2013 included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 14, 2014.

	The balance sheet at December 31, 2013 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements.
	In order to conform to current period presentation, reclassification has been made to prior period amounts of amortization of deferred overhauls on the consolidated statements of cash flows to reflect the balance sheet reclassification of deferred overhauls from aircraft support parts, net to property, plant, and equipment, net conform to current period presentation. Such reclassification had no effect on previously reported consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity or statements of comprehensive income (loss) or on prior period consolidated balance sheets presented herein.
	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. Although permitted by the ASU, the Company did not elect early adoption or retrospective application. As such, the ASU became effective prospectively for the Company as of its first quarter of 2014. As of March 31, 2014, the Company did not have any unrecognized tax benefits that meet the conditions described by the ASU; accordingly, the ASU did not have any impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.
	There have been no other recent accounting pronouncements or changes in accounting pronouncements during the quarter ended March 31, 2014 that are of significance, or potential significance, to the Company.

Accounts_Receivable_and_Allowa

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	3 Months Ended
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	Mar. 31, 2014
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):


			March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Trade accounts receivable		$	48,056		$	60,190
	Other receivables			4,868			6,788
	Less: allowance for doubtful accounts			(654	)		(991	)

			$	52,270		$	65,987

	During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, the Company had a net recovery of bad debt of $0.3 million, and during the quarter ended March 31, 2013, the Company had bad debt expense of $0.3 million.
	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 may require from its customers a letter of credit, a parent corporation guarantee, or full or partial 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.
	The following is a summary of customers that accounted for at least 10% of the total current and non-current trade receivables for the Company as of March 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013:


			March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Fluor			16.9	%		19.4	%
	Hellenic Fire Brigade(1)			10.5	%		8.5	%
	Army Contracting Command – Rock Island			9.7	%		13.8	%

				37.1	%		41.7	%


	-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 March 31, 2014, 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.
	The following is a summary of customers that accounted for at least 10% of the Company’s net revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 or March 31, 2013:


			Quarter Ended			Quarter Ended
			March 31, 2014			March 31, 2013
	Fluor			20.4	%		—	%
	Kestrel (Australia)(1)			14.9	%		—	%
	Army Contracting Command – Rock Island			11.2	%		—	%
	Helicorp (Australia)(1)			—	%		39.4	%

				46.5	%		39.4	%


	-1	The Company’s firefighting contract in Australia was with Kestrel during the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and Helicorp for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.
	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.

Aircraft_Support_Parts_net

Aircraft Support Parts, net	3 Months Ended
Aircraft Support Parts, net	Mar. 31, 2014
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 March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were zero aircraft being remanufactured.
	Aircraft support parts consisted of the following (in thousands):


		March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Aircraft parts	$	123,292		$	115,400
	Work-in-process(1)		17,216			17,296
	Less: Excess and obsolete reserve		(5,940	)		(6,000	)

		$	134,568		$	126,696

Aircraft_and_Property_Plant_an

Aircraft and Property, Plant and Equipment	3 Months Ended
Aircraft and Property, Plant and Equipment	Mar. 31, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Aircraft and Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Note 5. Aircraft and Property, Plant and Equipment
	Aircraft consisted of the following (in thousands):


		March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Aircraft	$	160,592		$	151,044
	Less: Accumulated depreciation		(26,235	)		(23,865	)

		$	134,357		$	127,179

	Property, plant, and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):


		March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Land and land improvements	$	308		$	308
	Buildings		7,569			7,597
	Vehicles and equipment		31,795			29,598
	Deferred overhauls, net		72,908			68,773
	Construction-in-progress		17,906			19,923

			130,486			126,199
	Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(17,892	)		(16,817	)

		$	112,594		$	109,382

	During the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013, depreciation expense was $4.2 million and $2.7 million, respectively. During the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, amortization expense associated with deferred overhauls was $3.2 million and $2.7 million, respectively.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	3 Months Ended
Acquisitions	Mar. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions	'
	Note 6. Acquisitions
	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 period 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 trade names 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 period 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 period presented, nor is it necessarily indicative of future results.


			Quarter Ended March 31, 2013
	Net revenues		$	81,668
	Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders			(1,383	)
	Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:
	Basic			(0.10	)
	Diluted			(0.10	)
	Weighted average shares outstanding(1):
	Basic			13,735,566
	Diluted			13,735,566

	-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 period presented.
	Total net revenues of $42.8 million for EHI and net income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest of $4.4 million for EHI were included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the quarter ended March 31, 2014.
	During the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013, the Company incurred approximately $0.7 million and $2.0 million in EHI acquisition and integration-related expenses, respectively, which are included in general and administrative expenses.

	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 quarters ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013, the Company incurred approximately $0.1 million and $0.3 million in Air Amazonia acquisition and integration-related expenses, respectively, which 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 March 31, 2014 and 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.

Other_Intangible_Assets_net

Other Intangible Assets, net	3 Months Ended
Other Intangible Assets, net	Mar. 31, 2014
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Other Intangible Assets, net	'
	Note 7. Other Intangible Assets, net
	Other intangible assets, net consisted of the following (in thousands):

			Useful Life		March 31,			December 31,
			(in years)		2014			2013
	Customer Relationships (EHI)		9		$	19,300		$	19,300
	Customer Relationships (Air Amazonia)		9			2,500			2,500
	Type Certificate(1)		Indefinite			2,205			2,205

						24,005			24,005
	Less: accumulated amortization					(2,127	)		(1,521	)

	Total other intangible assets, net				$	21,878		$	22,484

	-1	The Type Certificate included in intangible assets is the Type Certificate for engines used in the Aircrane, purchased individually during 2013.
	During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, amortization expense for intangible assets was $0.6 million and was recorded in cost of sales. Estimated amortization expense for intangible assets for future periods, including remaining amounts to be recorded in 2014 as of March 31, 2014, is as follows (in thousands):

			Intangible Asset Amortization
	2014		$	1,817
	2015			2,422
	2016			2,422
	2017			2,422
	2018			2,422
	Thereafter			8,169

	Total		$	19,674

Accrued_and_Other_Current_Liab

Accrued and Other Current Liabilities	3 Months Ended
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities	Mar. 31, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities	'
	Note 8. Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
	Accrued and other current liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):


		March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Payroll and related taxes	$	11,300	$	12,004
	Deferred maintenance on aircraft		4,421		9,694
	Interest		12,660		5,142
	Deferred revenue		996		1,210
	Other		10,139		13,183

	Total	$	39,516	$	41,233

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	Note 9. Debt
	Outstanding debt consisted of the following (in thousands):


		March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	2020 Senior Notes	$	355,000	$	355,000
	Revolving Credit Facility		83,553		68,086
	2020 subordinated notes, net of discount		16,198		16,160

		$	454,751	$	439,246


	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 March 31, 2014 and 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 2013 (see “Note 6 —Acquisitions”).
	On May 2, 2014, the Company commenced an offer to exchange all $355.0 aggregate principal amount of the 2020 Senior Notes, which were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, for an equal principal amount of new 8.25% Second Priority Senior Secured Notes due 2020 which are substantially identical except that they will be registered under the Act and will not bear any legend restricting their transfer (see “Note 20 —Subsequent Events”).
	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 225-450 basis points over LIBOR/Prime base rate 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 March 31, 2014, 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 $16.8 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 $16.8 million. The Revolving Credit Facility also imposes 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 March 31, 2014 and 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 March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $83.6 million and $68.1 million, respectively. The weighted average interest rate for borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 was 5.15%. The interest rate at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was 5.25% and 5.06%, respectively. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 the Company had $0.9 million and $5.1 million in outstanding standby letters of credit under the Revolving Credit Facility, respectively, and maximum borrowing availability was $55.6 million and $51.8 million as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	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%. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the carrying value of the 2020 Subordinated Notes was $16.2 million, made up of the face value of $17.5 million net of the unamortized discount of $1.3 million. The weighted average interest rate for borrowings under the 2020 Subordinated Notes was 6.00% during the quarter ended March 31, 2014.

	Advance from Cambiano
	EuAC is party to an Amended Agreement with Banca Di Credito Cooperativo Di Cambiano (“Cambiano”) whereby EuAC may request advances up 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 March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. 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.

Consolidating_Financial_Inform

Consolidating Financial Information	3 Months Ended
Consolidating Financial Information	Mar. 31, 2014
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Consolidating Financial Information	'
	Note 10. 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 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 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. All figures presented are in thousands. Figures presented as of March 31, 2014 and for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 are unaudited.


			Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
			31-Mar-14
			Parent				Guarantor			Non-Guarantor				Consolidating				Consolidated
			Company				Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries				Entries and
														Eliminations
	Assets
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	10			$	—		$	3,200			$	—			$	3,210
	Restricted cash			152				364			2,027				—				2,543
	Accounts receivable, net			12,405				30,796			8,996				73				52,270
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets			2,143				915			914				—				3,972
	Income tax receivable			10				—			1,096				—				1,106
	Deferred tax assets			3,372				—			233				—				3,605

	Total current assets			18,092				32,075			16,466				73				66,706

	Aircraft support parts, net			97,054				37,346			213				(45	)			134,568
	Aircraft, net			95,289				35,290			3,778				—				134,357
	Property, plant and equipment, net			68,484				42,657			1,453				—				112,594
	Goodwill			—				231,627			4,257				(762	)			235,122
	Other intangible assets, net			2,205				17,334			2,339				—				21,878
	Other non-current assets			325,436				5,537			947				(305,092	)			26,828

	Total assets		$	606,560			$	401,866		$	29,453			$	(305,826	)		$	732,053

	Liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts Payable			9,954				17,691			3,417				—			$	31,062
	Current portion of long-term debt			—				—			—				—				—
	Accrued and other current liabilities			(48,691	)			59,930			28,277				—				39,516
	Income tax payable			—				—			—				—				—
	Total current liabilities			(38,737	)			77,621			31,694				—				70,578

	Long-term debt, less current portion			16,198				—			—				—				16,198
	Long-term revolving credit facilities			83,553				—			—				—				83,553
	Long-term notes payable			355,000				—			—				—				355,000
	Other long-term liabilities			2,050				—			63				—				2,113
	Uncertain tax positions			5,669				—			—				—				5,669
	Deferred tax liabilities			12,628				—			28				—				12,656

	Total liabilities			436,361				77,621			31,785				—				545,767

	Stockholders’ equity (deficit):
	Common stock			1				—			1,674				(1,674	)			1
	Additional paid-in capital			180,528				297,994			33				(298,027	)			180,528
	Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)			(10,769	)			26,251			(5,520	)			(5,452	)			4,510
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			439				—			848				(999	)			288

Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) attributable to Erickson Incorporated			170,199				324,245			(2,965	)			(306,152	)			185,327
Noncontrolling interest			—				—			633				326				959

Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)			170,199				324,245			(2,332	)			(305,826	)			186,286

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	606,560			$	401,866		$	29,453			$	(305,826	)		$	732,053


		Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
		31-Dec-13
		Parent				Guarantor			Non-Guarantor				Consolidating				Consolidated
		Company				Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries				Entries and
													Eliminations
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			2,409				—				22,484
Goodwill			—				231,626			4,114				(762	)			234,978
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 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 Statement of Operations
		Quarter Ended March 31, 2014
		Parent				Guarantor			Non-Guarantor				Consolidating				Consolidated
		Company				Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries				Entries and
													Eliminations
Net revenues:		$	24,627			$	42,752		$	11,560			$	(4,755	)		$	74,184
Cost of revenues			21,142				37,776			11,741				(4,755	)			65,904
Gross profit			3,485				4,976			(181	)			—				8,280

Operating expenses:
General and administrative			5,642				420			735				—				6,797
Research and development			1,318				—			—				—				1,318
Selling and marketing			2,801				157			30				—				2,988

Total operating expenses			9,761				577			765				—				11,103

Operating income (loss)			(6,276	)			4,399			(946	)			—				(2,823	)

Other income (expense):
Interest income (expense), net			(8,508	)			16			(261	)			—				(8,753	)
Other income (expense), net			(598	)			26			66				(13	)			(519	)

Total other income (expense)			(9,106	)			42			(195	)			(13	)			(9,272	)

Net income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest			(15,382	)			4,441			(1,141	)			(13	)			(12,095	)
Income tax expense (benefit)			(3,807	)			—			(763	)			—				(4,570	)

Net income (loss)			(11,575	)			4,441			(378	)			(13	)			(7,525	)
Less: Net income (loss) related to noncontrolling interest			—				—			—				(69	)			(69	)

Net income (loss) attributable to Erickson
Incorporated and common stockholders		$	(11,575	)		$	4,441		$	(378	)		$	(82	)		$	(7,594	)


		Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
		Quarter Ended March 31, 2013
		Parent				Guarantor			Non-Guarantor				Consolidating				Consolidated
		Company				Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries				Entries and
													Eliminations
Net revenues:		$	31,650			$	—		$	9,768			$	(4,478	)		$	36,940
Cost of revenues			23,164				—			8,956				(4,454	)			27,666

Gross profit			8,486				—			812				(24	)			9,274

Operating expenses:
General and administrative			5,488				—			823				—				6,311
Research and development			913				—			—				—				913
Selling and marketing			2,397				—			35				(42	)			2,390

Total operating expenses			8,798				—			858				(42	)			9,614

Operating income (loss)			(312	)			—			(46	)			(18	)			(340	)

Other income (expense):
Interest income (expense), net			(1,351	)			—			(6	)			—				(1,357	)
Other income (expense), net			(426	)			—			12				(20	)			(434	)
Total other income (expense)			(1,777	)			—			6				(20	)			(1,791	)

Net income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest			(2,089	)			—			(40	)			(2	)			(2,131	)
Income tax expense (benefit)			(1,533	)			—			397				—				(1,136	)

Net income (loss)			(556	)			—			(437	)			(2	)			(995	)
Less: Net income (loss) related to noncontrolling interest			—				—			—				(221	)			(221	)

Net income (loss) attributable to Erickson
Incorporated and common stockholders		$	(556	)		$	—		$	(437	)		$	(223	)		$	(1,216	)


		Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
		Quarter Ended March 31, 2014
		Parent				Guarantor			Non-Guarantor				Consolidating				Consolidated
		Company				Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries				Entries and
													Eliminations
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)		$	(11,575	)		$	4,441		$	(378	)		$	(13	)		$	(7,525	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			5,311				2,452			190				—				7,953
Deferred income taxes			(4,119	)			—			135				—				(3,984	)
Non-cash interest expense on debt			37				—			—				—				37
Stock-based compensation			160				—			—								160
Amortization of debt issuance costs			621				—			—				—				621
Gain on sale of equipment			(61	)			(25	)		(44	)			—				(130	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable			4,884				9,764			(785	)			13				13,876
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			(266	)			(332	)		(1	)			—				(599	)
Income tax receivable			60				(3	)		101				—				158
Aircraft support parts, net			(3,335	)			(4,325	)		(204	)			—				(7,864	)
Other non-current assets			(57	)			1,596			6				—				1,545
Accounts payable			1,774				(197	)		418				—				1,995
Accrued and other current liabilities			208				(6,582	)		2,331				—				(4,043	)
Other long-term liabilities			294				—			—				—				294

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			(6,064	)			6,789			1,769				—				2,494

Cash flows from investing activities:
Restricted cash			—				—			200				—				200
Purchases of aircraft and property, plant and equipment			(10,635	)			(6,777	)		(71	)			—				(17,483	)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			(10,635	)			(6,777	)		129				—				(17,283	)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from shareholders, net			414				—			—				—				414
Repayments of credit facilities			(24,400	)			—			—				—				(24,400	)
Borrowings from credit facilities			39,867				—			—				—				39,867
Debt issuance costs			(230	)			—			—				—				(230	)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			15,651				—			—				—				15,651

Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents			482				—			(15	)			—				467

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			(566	)			12			1,883				—				1,329
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			576				(12	)		1,317				—				1,881

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	10			$	—		$	3,200			$	—			$	3,210


		Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
		Quarter Ended March 31, 2013
		Parent				Guarantor			Non-Guarantor				Consolidating				Consolidated
		Company				Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries				Entries and
													Eliminations
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)		$	(556	)		$	—		$	(437	)		$	(2	)		$	(995	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			5,347				—			53				—				5,400
Deferred income taxes			(1,533	)			—			—				—				(1,533	)
Non-cash interest expense on debt			657				—			—				—				657
Stock-based compensation			180				—			—				—				180
Amortization of debt issuance costs			322				—			—				—				322
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable			(5,176	)			—			(1,078	)			2				(6,252	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			(1,554	)			—			(115	)			—				(1,669	)
Income tax receivable, net			(452	)			—			979				—				527
Aircraft support parts, net			(7,282	)			—			—				—				(7,282	)
Accounts payable			(635	)			—			319				—				(316	)
Accrued and other current liabilities			4,445				—			228				—				4,673

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			(6,237	)			—			(51	)			—				(6,288	)

Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of aircraft and property, plant and equipment			(2,921	)			—			(3	)			—				(2,924	)
Restricted cash			3				—			(53	)			—				(50	)
Decrease (increase) in other assets			—				—			(35	)			—				(35	)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			(2,918	)			—			(91	)			—				(3,009	)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of credit facilities			(59,270	)			—			—				—				(59,270	)
Borrowings from credit facilities			68,590				—			—				—				68,590
Debt issuance costs			(199	)			—			—				—				(199	)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			9,121				—			—				—				9,121

Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents			—				—			31				—				31

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			(34	)			—			(111	)			—				(145	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			41				—			1,427				—				1,468

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	7			$	—		$	1,316			$	—			$	1,323

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Note 11. Income Taxes
	The Company’s effective income tax rate for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 was 37.8%. For the quarter ended March 31, 2013, the Company’s effective income tax rate was 53.3%, inclusive of $0.3 million of unfavorable discrete items. The Company’s effective income tax rate is affected by recurring items, such as tax rates in foreign jurisdictions and the relative amount of income it earns in those jurisdictions, and discrete items, which may occur in any given period.
	In accounting for income taxes, the Company recognizes deferred tax assets if realization of such assets is more likely than not. The Company believes, based on factors including, but not limited to, the ability to generate future taxable income from reversing taxable temporary differences and forecasts of financial and taxable income or loss by jurisdiction, that as of March 31, 2014, it is more likely than not that the Company will realize all of its deferred tax assets, including its net operating loss carry forwards and tax credits. The Company’s utilization of net operating loss carryforwards and credits may be subject to annual limitations in accordance with ownership change provisions of Internal Revenue Code §382.
	As of March 31, 2014, there have been no material changes to the Company’s uncertain tax position as provided at December 31, 2013. It is the Company’s policy to recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in other income (expense).
	The Company intends to make a 338(g) election in 2014 in connection with its September 3, 2013 acquisition of Air Amazonia. The Company intends to record goodwill for Brazilian 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.
	The Italian tax authorities completed their examination of the Company’s operations in Italy for the 2010 financial year on October 7, 2013 and subsequently issued proposed adjustments. The proposed adjustments are not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. In February 2014, the Company filed an appeal with the Italian Court on this matter.
	The Greek tax authorities are currently conducting a permanent establishment examination of the Company for the Company’s 2010 and 2011 financial years. Unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 include all material uncertain tax positions associated with this examination.
	The Malaysian tax authorities have initiated an examination into the 2008 through 2011 tax return years. The tax audit is in the information gathering phase and no formal assessment has been made.
	The IRS is currently conducting an examination for the Company’s 2012 tax year. The examination is in the information gathering phase and no formal assessment has been made.
	The Company is not under examination by tax authorities in any of its other jurisdictions.

Reportable_Segments

Reportable Segments	3 Months Ended
Reportable Segments	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Reportable Segments	'
	Note 12. 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.
	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):


			Quarter Ended				Quarter Ended
			March 31, 2014				March 31, 2013
	Net revenues:
	Government		$	55,917			$	17,607
	Commercial			18,267				19,333

	Total net revenues		$	74,184			$	36,940

	Gross Profit by Reportable Segment (in thousands):


			Quarter Ended				Quarter Ended
			March 31, 2014				March 31, 2013
	Gross Profit:
	Government		$	34,850			$	11,076
	Commercial			9,471				10,712
	Non-allocated costs(1)			(36,041	)			(12,514	)

	Total gross profit		$	8,280			$	9,274


	-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):


			March 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Assets:
	Government		$	284,696			$	295,153
	Commercial			18,590				21,070
	Corporate(1)			51,099				51,756
	Fixed assets(2)			377,668				359,326

	Total assets		$	732,053			$	727,305


	-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 quarters ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 is as follows (in thousands):


			Quarter Ended				Quarter Ended
			March 31, 2014				March 31, 2013
Reconciliation to operating income (loss):
Government gross profit		$	34,850			$	11,076
Commercial gross profit			9,471				10,712
Non-allocated costs of revenue(1)			(36,041	)			(12,514	)
Operating expenses, net(2)			(11,103	)			(9,614	)

Total operating income (loss)		$	(2,823	)		$	(340	)


-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, certain tax expenses, various nonrecurring charges, and other separately managed general and administrative costs.

Revenue by Geographic Area (in thousands):


		Quarter Ended				Quarter Ended
		March 31, 2014				March 31, 2013
Net revenues:
North America		$	17,715			$	11,380
Middle East			19,951				—
Europe			3,314				3,038
Asia			5,757				2,093
South America			8,107				5,872
Africa			8,287				—
Australia			11,053				14,557

Total net revenues		$	74,184			$	36,940

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	3 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies	Mar. 31, 2014
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Note 13. 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
	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. In March 2014, the Company and Priority 1 entered into a settlement agreement pursuant to which the Company paid $225,000 to Priority 1 in full and final settlement of 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 State or 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 or during the quarter ended March 31, 2014. 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. In April 2014, the Company filed its Amended Answer which included certain counterclaims against World Fuel and certain cross claims against Mr. Delford Smith. 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 Acquisition Corp., 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. On April 15, 2014, the Court denied the defendants’ motion, holding that one aspect of the plaintiff’s claim was direct and that, in any event, the plaintiff had pled facts sufficient to excuse pre-suit demand. 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.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions	Mar. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	Note 14. 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 $0.2 million and zero during the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013.
	During the first quarter of 2014, the Company received $0.4 million, net from short-swing profit disgorgement remitted by the ZM Funds. This activity was classified on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2014 as an increase to additional paid-in capital and as a component of investing activity within the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the quarter ended March 31, 2014.
	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

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Note 15. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts from time to time. 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.

A summary of open foreign currency forward contracts as of March 31, 2014 are as follows (all contracts are obligations for the Company to deliver foreign currency—i.e., short positions) (in thousands):

Foreign

Contract

Market

Asset

Purpose/Maturity

Quantity

Value

(Liability)

March 31, 2014:

Australia—Aerial operations maturing through June 2014

AUD 2,500

2,235

2,306

(71

)

The Company was not party to any foreign currency forward contracts as of December 31, 2013.

Variable_Interest_Entity

Variable Interest Entity	3 Months Ended
Variable Interest Entity	Mar. 31, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Variable Interest Entity	'
	Note 16. Variable Interest Entity
	An entity is generally considered a variable interest entity (a “VIE”) that is subject to consolidation under ASC Topic 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; or (c) the right to receive the expected residual returns of the entity.
	European Air-Crane, S.p.A. (“EuAC”) is 49% owned by Erickson 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 due to 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 March 31, 2014, EuAC consolidated assets and liabilities were $5.9 million and $3.3 million, respectively. At December 31, 2013, EuAC consolidated VIE assets and liabilities were $5.5 million and $3.0 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $1.0 million and $0.9 million, respectively, of noncontrolling interest relating to the other owners’ stockholdings in EuAC is reflected in stockholders’ equity in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Seasonality

Seasonality	3 Months Ended
Seasonality	Mar. 31, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Seasonality	'
	Note 17. 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	3 Months Ended
Earnings (Loss) Per Share	Mar. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings (Loss) Per Share	'
	Note 18. 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).


		Quarter Ended			Quarter Ended
		March 31, 2014			March 31, 2013
	Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders	$	(7,594	)	$	(1,216	)

	Basic weighted average shares outstanding		13,789,426			9,727,127
	Dilutive effect of stock-based awards		—			—

	Dilutive weighted average shares outstanding		13,789,426			9,727,127

	Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	(0.55	)	$	(0.13	)

	Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	(0.55	)	$	(0.13	)

	Antidilutive common stock equivalents excluded from diluted earnings (loss) per share		41,723			153,047

Stockbased_Compensation

Stock-based Compensation	3 Months Ended
Stock-based Compensation	Mar. 31, 2014
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-based Compensation	'
	Note 19. 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 25,263 shares available for grant under the Long Term Incentive Plan as of March 31, 2014. 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 quarter ended March 31, 2014:


					Weighted-Average
		Restricted Stock Award Units			Grant Date Fair Value
	Outstanding unvested at December 31, 2013		91,218		$	11.75
	Granted		15,500			21.53
	Vested restricted stock units		(1,620	)		8
	Forfeited		(17,875	)		12.39

	Outstanding unvested at March 31, 2014		87,223		$	13.42

	During the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013, the Company granted 15,500 and no restricted stock unit awards, respectively. The Company recognized approximately $0.2 million in stock-based compensation expense during the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013.
	Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to outstanding unvested restricted stock unit awards as of March 31, 2014 is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.8 years, as follows (dollars in thousands):


		Unamortized
		Compensation Expense
	2014	$	741
	2015		278
	2016		9
	2017		7
	2018		—
	Thereafter		—

	Total	$	1,035

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
Subsequent Events	Mar. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events	'
	Note 20. Subsequent Events
	On May 2, 2014, the Company commenced an offer (the “Exchange Offer”) to exchange all $355.0 aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 8.25% Second Priority Senior Secured Notes due 2020, which were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Old Notes”), for an equal principal amount of new 8.25% Second Priority Senior Secured Notes due 2020 which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “New Notes”). The Exchange Offer will expire on June 2, 2014, unless extended. The New Notes are substantially identical to the Original Notes, except that the New Notes will be registered under the Act and will not bear any legend restricting their transfer.

Basis_of_Presentation_Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation (Policies)	Mar. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Use of Estimates	'
Use of Estimates	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts and transactions of all majority owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities in which the Company is the primary beneficiary. In presenting these unaudited consolidated financial statements, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and related disclosures, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Estimates, by their nature, are based on judgments and available information at a point in time. As such, actual results could differ from those estimates. In management’s opinion, the unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of interim results reported.
Basis of Accounting	'
	The results of operations reported for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the entire year or any subsequent interim period.
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and following the guidance of Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X for interim financial statements required to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). As permitted under such rules, certain notes and other financial information normally required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted; however, the unaudited consolidated financial statements do include such notes and financial information sufficient so as to make the interim information presented not misleading. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes as of December 31, 2013 included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 14, 2014.

	The balance sheet at December 31, 2013 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements.
Reclassification	'
Reclassification	In order to conform to current period presentation, reclassification has been made to prior period amounts of amortization of deferred overhauls on the consolidated statements of cash flows to reflect the balance sheet reclassification of deferred overhauls from aircraft support parts, net to property, plant, and equipment, net conform to current period presentation. Such reclassification had no effect on previously reported consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity or statements of comprehensive income (loss) or on prior period consolidated balance sheets presented herein.
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. Although permitted by the ASU, the Company did not elect early adoption or retrospective application. As such, the ASU became effective prospectively for the Company as of its first quarter of 2014. As of March 31, 2014, the Company did not have any unrecognized tax benefits that meet the conditions described by the ASU; accordingly, the ASU did not have any impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.
	There have been no other recent accounting pronouncements or changes in accounting pronouncements during the quarter ended March 31, 2014 that are of significance, or potential significance, to the Company.
Receivables, Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	'
	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 may require from its customers a letter of credit, a parent corporation guarantee, or full or partial 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
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity	'
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity	An entity is generally considered a variable interest entity (a “VIE”) that is subject to consolidation under ASC Topic 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; or (c) the right to receive the expected residual returns of the entity.
Earnings Per Share	'
Earnings 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.

Accounts_Receivable_and_Allowa1

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accounts Receivable	'
	Accounts receivable consisted of the following (in thousands):


			March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Trade accounts receivable		$	48,056		$	60,190
	Other receivables			4,868			6,788
	Less: allowance for doubtful accounts			(654	)		(991	)

			$	52,270		$	65,987

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 for the Company as of March 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013:


			March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Fluor			16.9	%		19.4	%
	Hellenic Fire Brigade(1)			10.5	%		8.5	%
	Army Contracting Command – Rock Island			9.7	%		13.8	%

				37.1	%		41.7	%


	-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 March 31, 2014, 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.
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 for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 or March 31, 2013:


			Quarter Ended			Quarter Ended
			March 31, 2014			March 31, 2013
	Fluor			20.4	%		—	%
	Kestrel (Australia)(1)			14.9	%		—	%
	Army Contracting Command – Rock Island			11.2	%		—	%
	Helicorp (Australia)(1)			—	%		39.4	%

				46.5	%		39.4	%


	-1	The Company’s firefighting contract in Australia was with Kestrel during the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and Helicorp for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

Aircraft_Support_Parts_net_Tab

Aircraft Support Parts, net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Aircraft Support Parts, net (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Aircraft Support Parts, Net	'
	Aircraft support parts consisted of the following (in thousands):


		March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Aircraft parts	$	123,292		$	115,400
	Work-in-process(1)		17,216			17,296
	Less: Excess and obsolete reserve		(5,940	)		(6,000	)

		$	134,568		$	126,696

Aircraft_and_Property_Plant_an1

Aircraft and Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Aircraft and Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Aircraft	'
	Aircraft consisted of the following (in thousands):


		March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Aircraft	$	160,592		$	151,044
	Less: Accumulated depreciation		(26,235	)		(23,865	)

		$	134,357		$	127,179

Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Property, plant, and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):


		March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Land and land improvements	$	308		$	308
	Buildings		7,569			7,597
	Vehicles and equipment		31,795			29,598
	Deferred overhauls, net		72,908			68,773
	Construction-in-progress		17,906			19,923

			130,486			126,199
	Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(17,892	)		(16,817	)

		$	112,594		$	109,382

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Acquisitions (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
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 period presented, nor is it necessarily indicative of future results

			Quarter Ended March 31, 2013
	Net revenues		$	81,668
	Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders			(1,383	)
	Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:
	Basic			(0.10	)
	Diluted			(0.10	)
	Weighted average shares outstanding(1):
	Basic			13,735,566
	Diluted			13,735,566

	-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 period presented.

Other_Intangible_Assets_net_Ta

Other Intangible Assets, net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Other Intangible Assets, net (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2014
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of Estimated Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets	'
	During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, amortization expense for intangible assets was $0.6 million and was recorded in cost of sales. Estimated amortization expense for intangible assets for future periods, including remaining amounts to be recorded in 2014 as of March 31, 2014, is as follows (in thousands):

			Intangible Asset Amortization
	2014		$	1,817
	2015			2,422
	2016			2,422
	2017			2,422
	2018			2,422
	Thereafter			8,169

	Total		$	19,674

Summary of Other Intangible Assets	'
	Other intangible assets, net consisted of the following (in thousands):

			Useful Life		March 31,			December 31,
			(in years)		2014			2013
	Customer Relationships (EHI)		9		$	19,300		$	19,300
	Customer Relationships (Air Amazonia)		9			2,500			2,500
	Type Certificate(1)		Indefinite			2,205			2,205

						24,005			24,005
	Less: accumulated amortization					(2,127	)		(1,521	)

	Total other intangible assets, net				$	21,878		$	22,484

	-1	The Type Certificate included in intangible assets is the Type Certificate for engines used in the Aircrane, purchased individually during 2013.

Accrued_and_Other_Current_Liab1

Accrued and Other Current Liabilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accrued and Other Current Liabilities	'
	Accrued and other current liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):


		March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Payroll and related taxes	$	11,300	$	12,004
	Deferred maintenance on aircraft		4,421		9,694
	Interest		12,660		5,142
	Deferred revenue		996		1,210
	Other		10,139		13,183

	Total	$	39,516	$	41,233

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Debt (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Total Outstanding Debt	'
	Outstanding debt consisted of the following (in thousands):


		March 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	2020 Senior Notes	$	355,000	$	355,000
	Revolving Credit Facility		83,553		68,086
	2020 subordinated notes, net of discount		16,198		16,160

		$	454,751	$	439,246

Consolidating_Financial_Inform1

Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2014
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	'
			Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
			31-Mar-14
			Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Consolidating				Consolidated
			Company				Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries				Entries and
															Eliminations
	Assets
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	10			$	—			$	3,200			$	—			$	3,210
	Restricted cash			152				364				2,027				—				2,543
	Accounts receivable, net			12,405				30,796				8,996				73				52,270
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets			2,143				915				914				—				3,972
	Income tax receivable			10				—				1,096				—				1,106
	Deferred tax assets			3,372				—				233				—				3,605

	Total current assets			18,092				32,075				16,466				73				66,706

	Aircraft support parts, net			97,054				37,346				213				(45	)			134,568
	Aircraft, net			95,289				35,290				3,778				—				134,357
	Property, plant and equipment, net			68,484				42,657				1,453				—				112,594
	Goodwill			—				231,627				4,257				(762	)			235,122
	Other intangible assets, net			2,205				17,334				2,339				—				21,878
	Other non-current assets			325,436				5,537				947				(305,092	)			26,828

	Total assets		$	606,560			$	401,866			$	29,453			$	(305,826	)		$	732,053

	Liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts Payable			9,954				17,691				3,417				—			$	31,062
	Current portion of long-term debt			—				—				—				—				—
	Accrued and other current liabilities			(48,691	)			59,930				28,277				—				39,516
	Income tax payable			—				—				—				—				—
	Total current liabilities			(38,737	)			77,621				31,694				—				70,578

	Long-term debt, less current portion			16,198				—				—				—				16,198
	Long-term revolving credit facilities			83,553				—				—				—				83,553
	Long-term notes payable			355,000				—				—				—				355,000
	Other long-term liabilities			2,050				—				63				—				2,113
	Uncertain tax positions			5,669				—				—				—				5,669
	Deferred tax liabilities			12,628				—				28				—				12,656

	Total liabilities			436,361				77,621				31,785				—				545,767

	Stockholders’ equity (deficit):
	Common stock			1				—				1,674				(1,674	)			1
	Additional paid-in capital			180,528				297,994				33				(298,027	)			180,528
	Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)			(10,769	)			26,251				(5,520	)			(5,452	)			4,510
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			439				—				848				(999	)			288

	Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) attributable to Erickson Incorporated			170,199				324,245				(2,965	)			(306,152	)			185,327
	Noncontrolling interest			—				—				633				326				959

	Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)			170,199				324,245				(2,332	)			(305,826	)			186,286

	Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	606,560			$	401,866			$	29,453			$	(305,826	)		$	732,053


			Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
			31-Dec-13
			Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Consolidating				Consolidated
			Company				Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries				Entries and
															Eliminations
	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				2,409				—				22,484
Goodwill			—				231,626				4,114				(762	)			234,978
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 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

Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations	'

			Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
			Quarter Ended March 31, 2014
			Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Consolidating				Consolidated
			Company				Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries				Entries and
															Eliminations
	Net revenues:		$	24,627			$	42,752			$	11,560			$	(4,755	)		$	74,184
	Cost of revenues			21,142				37,776				11,741				(4,755	)			65,904
	Gross profit			3,485				4,976				(181	)			—				8,280

	Operating expenses:
	General and administrative			5,642				420				735				—				6,797
	Research and development			1,318				—				—				—				1,318
	Selling and marketing			2,801				157				30				—				2,988

	Total operating expenses			9,761				577				765				—				11,103

	Operating income (loss)			(6,276	)			4,399				(946	)			—				(2,823	)

	Other income (expense):
	Interest income (expense), net			(8,508	)			16				(261	)			—				(8,753	)
	Other income (expense), net			(598	)			26				66				(13	)			(519	)

	Total other income (expense)			(9,106	)			42				(195	)			(13	)			(9,272	)

	Net income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest			(15,382	)			4,441				(1,141	)			(13	)			(12,095	)
	Income tax expense (benefit)			(3,807	)			—				(763	)			—				(4,570	)

	Net income (loss)			(11,575	)			4,441				(378	)			(13	)			(7,525	)
	Less: Net income (loss) related to noncontrolling interest			—				—				—				(69	)			(69	)

	Net income (loss) attributable to Erickson
	Incorporated and common stockholders		$	(11,575	)		$	4,441			$	(378	)		$	(82	)		$	(7,594	)


			Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
			Quarter Ended March 31, 2013
			Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Consolidating				Consolidated
			Company				Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries				Entries and
															Eliminations
	Net revenues:		$	31,650			$	—			$	9,768			$	(4,478	)		$	36,940
	Cost of revenues			23,164				—				8,956				(4,454	)			27,666

	Gross profit			8,486				—				812				(24	)			9,274

	Operating expenses:
	General and administrative			5,488				—				823				—				6,311
	Research and development			913				—				—				—				913
	Selling and marketing			2,397				—				35				(42	)			2,390

	Total operating expenses			8,798				—				858				(42	)			9,614

	Operating income (loss)			(312	)			—				(46	)			(18	)			(340	)

	Other income (expense):
	Interest income (expense), net			(1,351	)			—				(6	)			—				(1,357	)
	Other income (expense), net			(426	)			—				12				(20	)			(434	)
	Total other income (expense)			(1,777	)			—				6				(20	)			(1,791	)

	Net income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest			(2,089	)			—				(40	)			(2	)			(2,131	)
	Income tax expense (benefit)			(1,533	)			—				397				—				(1,136	)

	Net income (loss)			(556	)			—				(437	)			(2	)			(995	)
Less: Net income (loss) related to noncontrolling interest			—				—				—				(221	)			(221	)

Net income (loss) attributable to Erickson
Incorporated and common stockholders		$	(556	)		$	—			$	(437	)		$	(223	)		$	(1,216	)

Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows	'
			Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
			Quarter Ended March 31, 2014
			Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Consolidating				Consolidated
			Company				Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries				Entries and
															Eliminations
	Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net income (loss)		$	(11,575	)		$	4,441			$	(378	)		$	(13	)		$	(7,525	)
	Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
	Depreciation and amortization			5,311				2,452				190				—				7,953
	Deferred income taxes			(4,119	)			—				135				—				(3,984	)
	Non-cash interest expense on debt			37				—				—				—				37
	Stock-based compensation			160				—				—								160
	Amortization of debt issuance costs			621				—				—				—				621
	Gain on sale of equipment			(61	)			(25	)			(44	)			—				(130	)
	Changes in operating assets and liabilities
	Accounts receivable			4,884				9,764				(785	)			13				13,876
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets			(266	)			(332	)			(1	)			—				(599	)
	Income tax receivable			60				(3	)			101				—				158
	Aircraft support parts, net			(3,335	)			(4,325	)			(204	)			—				(7,864	)
	Other non-current assets			(57	)			1,596				6				—				1,545
	Accounts payable			1,774				(197	)			418				—				1,995
	Accrued and other current liabilities			208				(6,582	)			2,331				—				(4,043	)
	Other long-term liabilities			294				—				—				—				294

	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			(6,064	)			6,789				1,769				—				2,494

	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Restricted cash			—				—				200				—				200
	Purchases of aircraft and property, plant and equipment			(10,635	)			(6,777	)			(71	)			—				(17,483	)

	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			(10,635	)			(6,777	)			129				—				(17,283	)

	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Proceeds from shareholders, net			414				—				—				—				414
	Repayments of credit facilities			(24,400	)			—				—				—				(24,400	)
	Borrowings from credit facilities			39,867				—				—				—				39,867
	Debt issuance costs			(230	)			—				—				—				(230	)

	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			15,651				—				—				—				15,651

	Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents			482				—				(15	)			—				467

	Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			(566	)			12				1,883				—				1,329
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			576				(12	)			1,317				—				1,881

	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	10			$	—			$	3,200			$	—			$	3,210


			Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
			Quarter Ended March 31, 2013
			Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Consolidating				Consolidated
			Company				Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries				Entries and
															Eliminations
	Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net income (loss)		$	(556	)		$	—			$	(437	)		$	(2	)		$	(995	)
	Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
	Depreciation and amortization			5,347				—				53				—				5,400
	Deferred income taxes			(1,533	)			—				—				—				(1,533	)
	Non-cash interest expense on debt			657				—				—				—				657
	Stock-based compensation			180				—				—				—				180
	Amortization of debt issuance costs			322				—				—				—				322
	Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
	Accounts receivable			(5,176	)			—				(1,078	)			2				(6,252	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			(1,554	)			—				(115	)			—				(1,669	)
Income tax receivable, net			(452	)			—				979				—				527
Aircraft support parts, net			(7,282	)			—				—				—				(7,282	)
Accounts payable			(635	)			—				319				—				(316	)
Accrued and other current liabilities			4,445				—				228				—				4,673

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			(6,237	)			—				(51	)			—				(6,288	)

Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of aircraft and property, plant and equipment			(2,921	)			—				(3	)			—				(2,924	)
Restricted cash			3				—				(53	)			—				(50	)
Decrease (increase) in other assets			—				—				(35	)			—				(35	)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			(2,918	)			—				(91	)			—				(3,009	)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of credit facilities			(59,270	)			—				—				—				(59,270	)
Borrowings from credit facilities			68,590				—				—				—				68,590
Debt issuance costs			(199	)			—				—				—				(199	)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			9,121				—				—				—				9,121

Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents			—				—				31				—				31

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			(34	)			—				(111	)			—				(145	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			41				—				1,427				—				1,468

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	7			$	—			$	1,316			$	—			$	1,323

Reportable_Segments_Tables

Reportable Segments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Reportable Segments (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Revenue by Reportable Segment	'
	Revenue by Reportable Segment (in thousands):


			Quarter Ended			Quarter Ended
			March 31, 2014			March 31, 2013
	Net revenues:
	Government		$	55,917		$	17,607
	Commercial			18,267			19,333

	Total net revenues		$	74,184		$	36,940

Schedule of Gross Profit by Reportable Segment	'
	Gross Profit by Reportable Segment (in thousands):


			Quarter Ended			Quarter Ended
			March 31, 2014			March 31, 2013
	Gross Profit:
	Government		$	34,850		$	11,076
	Commercial			9,471			10,712
	Non-allocated costs(1)			(36,041	)		(12,514	)

	Total gross profit		$	8,280		$	9,274


	-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):


			March 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Assets:
	Government		$	284,696		$	295,153
	Commercial			18,590			21,070
	Corporate(1)			51,099			51,756
	Fixed assets(2)			377,668			359,326

	Total assets		$	732,053		$	727,305


	-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 quarters ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 is as follows (in thousands):


			Quarter Ended			Quarter Ended
			March 31, 2014			March 31, 2013
	Reconciliation to operating income (loss):
	Government gross profit		$	34,850		$	11,076
	Commercial gross profit			9,471			10,712
	Non-allocated costs of revenue(1)			(36,041	)		(12,514	)
	Operating expenses, net(2)			(11,103	)		(9,614	)

	Total operating income (loss)		$	(2,823	)	$	(340	)


	-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, certain tax expenses, various nonrecurring charges, and other separately managed general and administrative costs.
Schedule of Revenue by Geographic Area	'
	Revenue by Geographic Area (in thousands):


			Quarter Ended			Quarter Ended
			March 31, 2014			March 31, 2013
	Net revenues:
	North America		$	17,715		$	11,380
	Middle East			19,951			—
	Europe			3,314			3,038
	Asia			5,757			2,093
	South America			8,107			5,872
	Africa			8,287			—
	Australia			11,053			14,557

	Total net revenues		$	74,184		$	36,940

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed1

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Open Foreign Currency Forward Contracts

Foreign

Contract

Market

Asset

Purpose/Maturity

Quantity

Value

(Liability)

March 31, 2014:

Australia—Aerial operations maturing through June 2014

AUD 2,500

2,235

2,306

(71

)

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2014
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).


		Quarter Ended			Quarter Ended
		March 31, 2014			March 31, 2013
	Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders	$	(7,594	)	$	(1,216	)

	Basic weighted average shares outstanding		13,789,426			9,727,127
	Dilutive effect of stock-based awards		—			—

	Dilutive weighted average shares outstanding		13,789,426			9,727,127

	Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	(0.55	)	$	(0.13	)

	Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	(0.55	)	$	(0.13	)

	Antidilutive common stock equivalents excluded from diluted earnings (loss) per share		41,723			153,047

Stockbased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Stock-based Compensation (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2014
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'
Summary of Restricted Stock Unit Awards Activity	'
	The following table summarizes the Company’s restricted stock unit awards activity during the quarter ended March 31, 2014:


					Weighted-Average
		Restricted Stock Award Units			Grant Date Fair Value
	Outstanding unvested at December 31, 2013		91,218		$	11.75
	Granted		15,500			21.53
	Vested restricted stock units		(1,620	)		8
	Forfeited		(17,875	)		12.39

	Outstanding unvested at March 31, 2014		87,223		$	13.42

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 March 31, 2014 is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.8 years, as follows (dollars in thousands):


		Unamortized
		Compensation Expense
	2014	$	741
	2015		278
	2016		9
	2017		7
	2018		—
	Thereafter		—

	Total	$	1,035

Description_of_the_Business_Ad

Description of the Business - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 31, 2014

2-May-13

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 03, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

2-May-13

Mar. 31, 2014

Aircraft

Outside of North America [Member]

Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [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]

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

EACM [Member]

Aircrane

Aircraft

Aircrane

Aircraft

Aircrane

SIMA [Member]

Layang-Layang Services Sdn. Bhd. [Member]

Aircrane

Aircraft

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Equity interest held (as a percent)

100.00%

60.00%

49.00%

Number of aircranes owned

Number of aircranes leased

Number of aircranes operated

Number of fleet aircraft

Number of air-worthy available to contract with customers

Debt instrument, face amount

$400

Interest rate (as a percent)

8.25%

Debt instrument, maturity period

'2020

Net proceeds from offering

386.4

Escrow account deposit

Notes offering, aggregate principal amount

Notes offering, anticipated interest

Principal amount of notes subject to special mandatory redemption

$45

Percentage of redemption price subject to special mandatory redemption

100.00%

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

Basis_of_Presentation_Addition

Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) (ASU 2013-11 [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
ASU 2013-11 [Member]	'
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]	'
Impact on the Company's results of operations or financial position	$0

Accounts_Receivable_and_Allowa2

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - Schedule of Accounts Receivable (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'	'
Trade accounts receivable	$48,056	$60,190
Other receivables	4,868	6,788
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts	-654	-991
Accounts receivable	$52,270	$65,987

Accounts_Receivable_and_Allowa3

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'	'
Bad debt expense	'	$0.30
Recovery of bad debt	$0.30	'

Accounts_Receivable_and_Allowa4

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - 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])	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration of risks, percentage	37.10%	46.70%
Fluor [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration of risks, percentage	16.90%	19.40%
Hellenic Fire Brigade [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration of risks, percentage	10.50%	8.50%
Army Contracting Command - Rock Island [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration of risks, percentage	9.70%	13.80%

Accounts_Receivable_and_Allowa5

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - Summary of Customers that Accounted for at Least 10% of Total Current and Non-Current Trade Receivables (Parenthetical) (Detail) (NAMSA (Greece) [Member])	0 Months Ended
	23-May-12
NAMSA (Greece) [Member]	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'
Aerial firefighting service agreement term	'3 years

Accounts_Receivable_and_Allowa6

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - Summary of Customers that Accounted for at Least 10% of Company's Net Revenues (Detail) (Net Revenues [Member])	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration of risks, percentage	46.50%	39.40%
Fluor [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration of risks, percentage	20.40%	'
Kestrel (Australia) [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration of risks, percentage	14.90%	'
Army Contracting Command - Rock Island [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration of risks, percentage	11.20%	'
Helicorp (Australia) [Member]	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration of risks, percentage	'	39.40%

Aircraft_Support_Parts_net_Add

Aircraft Support Parts, net - Additional Information (Detail)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
	Aircraft	Aircraft
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Number of Aircrafts being remanufactured	0	0

Aircraft_Support_Parts_net_Sch

Aircraft Support Parts, net - Schedule of Aircraft Support Parts, Net (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'	'
Aircraft parts	$123,292	$115,400
Work-in-process	17,216	17,296
Less: Excess and obsolete reserve	-5,940	-6,000
Total	$134,568	$126,696

Aircraft_Support_Parts_net_Sch1

Aircraft Support Parts, net - Schedule of Aircraft Support Parts, Net (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'	'
Work-in-process includes aircraft	$0	$0

Aircraft_and_Property_Plant_an2

Aircraft and Property, Plant and Equipment - Schedule of Aircraft (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]	'	'
Aircraft	$160,592	$151,044
Less: Accumulated depreciation	-26,235	-23,865
Aircraft, net	$134,357	$127,179

Aircraft_and_Property_Plant_an3

Aircraft and Property, Plant and Equipment - Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	$130,486	$126,199
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	-17,892	-16,817
Property, plant, and equipment, net	112,594	109,382
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	7,569	7,597
Vehicles and Equipment [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	31,795	29,598
Deferred Overhauls, Net [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	72,908	68,773
Construction-in-Progress [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment, gross	$17,906	$19,923

Aircraft_and_Property_Plant_an4

Aircraft and Property, Plant and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Depreciation expense	$4.20	$2.70
Deferred Overhauls, Net [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Amortization expense	$3.20	$2.70

Acquisitions_Additional_Inform

Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
	Aircraft	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total net revenues	'	$74,184,000	$36,940,000
Net income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest	'	-12,095,000	-2,131,000
Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [Member]	'	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total net revenues	'	42,800,000	'
Net income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest	'	4,400,000	'
Acquisition and integration related expenses	'	700,000	2,000,000
Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [Member] \| Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Acquired intangible assets	'	19,300,000	'
Acquired customer relationship amortization period	'	'9 years	'
Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [Member] \| Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]	'	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Acquired intangible assets	'	400,000	'
Acquired customer relationship amortization period	'	'6 months	'
Air Amazonia [Member]	'	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Acquisition and integration related expenses	'	100,000	300,000
Acquisition completion date	'	3-Sep-13	'
Number of aircraft purchased in connection with the acquisition	6	'	'
Purchase price in cash	23,100,000	'	'
Additional purchase price	3,000,000	'	'
Acquisition of aircraft	'	20,000,000	'
Goodwill and intangible assets	'	$6,600,000	'

Acquisitions_Summary_of_Pro_Fo

Acquisitions - Summary of Pro Forma Information Company's Results of Operations (Detail) (Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013
Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [Member]	'
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]	'
Net revenues	$81,668
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	($1,383)
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:	'
Basic	($0.10)
Diluted	($0.10)
Weighted average shares outstanding:	'
Basic	13,735,566
Diluted	13,735,566

Acquisitions_Summary_of_Pro_Fo1

Acquisitions - Summary of Pro Forma Information Company's Results of Operations (Parenthetical) (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Convertible Cumulative Participating Preferred Stock	4,008,439

Other_Intangible_Assets_net_Su

Other Intangible Assets, net - Summary of Other Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Type Certificate	$2,205	$2,205
Type Certificate, Useful Life (in years)	'Indefinite	'
Total other intangible assets, gross	24,005	24,005
Less: accumulated amortization	-2,127	-1,521
Total other intangible assets, net	21,878	22,484
Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. [Member]	'	'
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Customer Relationships	19,300	19,300
Customer Relationships, Useful Life (in years)	'9 years	'
Air Amazonia [Member]	'	'
Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Customer Relationships	$2,500	$2,500
Customer Relationships, Useful Life (in years)	'9 years	'

Other_Intangible_Assets_net_Ad

Other Intangible Assets, net - Additional Information (Detail) (Cost of Sales [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Cost of Sales [Member]	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Amortization expense for intangible assets	$0.60

Other_Intangible_Assets_net_Su1

Other Intangible Assets, net - Summary of Estimated Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Intangible Asset Amortization, 2014	$1,817
Intangible Asset Amortization, 2015	2,422
Intangible Asset Amortization, 2016	2,422
Intangible Asset Amortization, 2017	2,422
Intangible Asset Amortization, 2018	2,422
Intangible Asset Amortization, Thereafter	8,169
Intangible Asset Amortization, Total	$19,674

Accrued_and_Other_Current_Liab2

Accrued and Other Current Liabilities - Schedule of Accrued and Other Current Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]	'	'
Payroll and related taxes	$11,300	$12,004
Deferred maintenance on aircraft	4,421	9,694
Interest	12,660	5,142
Deferred revenue	996	1,210
Other	10,139	13,183
Total	$39,516	$41,233

Debt_Schedule_of_Total_Outstan

Debt - Schedule of Total Outstanding Debt (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt outstanding	$454,751	$439,246
2020 Senior Notes [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt outstanding	355,000	355,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt outstanding	83,553	68,086
2020 Subordinated Notes [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt outstanding	$16,198	$16,160

Debt_2020_Senior_Notes_Offerin

Debt - 2020 Senior Notes Offering - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	2-May-13	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	2-May-14
			8.25% Second Priority Senior Secured Obligations Due 2020 [Member]	8.25% Second Priority Senior Secured Obligations Due 2020 [Member]	8.25% Second Priority Senior Secured Obligations Due 2020 [Member]	8.25% Second Priority Senior Secured Obligations Due 2020 [Member]
						Subsequent Events [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt instrument, face amount	'	'	$400,000,000	'	'	'
Interest rate (as a percent)	'	'	8.25%	'	'	'
Debt outstanding	454,751,000	439,246,000	'	355,000,000	355,000,000	355,000,000
Debt maturity date	1-Jan-20	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 $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 11, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 14, 2013	2-May-13
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt outstanding	$454,751,000	$454,751,000	'	$439,246,000	'	'
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facilities	'	'	140,000,000	'	125,000,000	100,000,000
Debt instrument term period	'	'5 years	'	'	'	'
Fixed charge coverage ratio, minimum	1.2	'	'	'	'	'
Average excess availability of credit facility	16,800,000	'	'	'	'	'
Average excess availability ratio	1.05	1.05	'	'	'	'
Annual growth capital expenditures	25,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Debt outstanding	83,553,000	83,553,000	'	68,086,000	'	'
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| Credit Agreement [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt outstanding	83,600,000	83,600,000	'	68,100,000	'	'
Weighted average interest rate (as a percent)	'	5.15%	'	'	'	'
Interest rate (as a percent)	5.25%	5.25%	'	5.06%	'	'
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest rate on senior credit agreement	'	2.25%	'	'	'	'
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest rate on senior credit agreement	'	4.50%	'	'	'	'
Standby Letters of Credit [Member] \| Credit Agreement [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amount outstanding	900,000	900,000	'	5,100,000	'	'
Maximum borrowing availability	$55,600,000	$55,600,000	'	$51,800,000	'	'

Debt_2020_Subordinated_Notes_A

Debt - 2020 Subordinated Notes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	2-May-13	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Debt outstanding	'	$454,751,000	$439,246,000
2020 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	'	'
Debt outstanding	'	16,198,000	16,160,000
Weighted average interest rate (as a percent)	'	6.00%	'
2020 Subordinated Notes [Member] \| Subordinated Notes [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Estimated fair value of subordinated notes	'	15,900,000	'
Debt outstanding	'	16,200,000	16,200,000
Face value of notes	'	17,500,000	17,500,000
Unamortized discount	'	$1,300,000	$1,300,000
Interest rate	'	9.00%	'

Debt_Advance_from_Cambiano_Add

Debt - Advance from Cambiano - Additional Information (Detail)	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Aug. 04, 2008	Aug. 04, 2008	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	USD ($)	EUR (€)	EUR (€)	European Air-Crane S.p.A. [Member]	European Air-Crane S.p.A. [Member]	European Air-Crane S.p.A. [Member]	European Air-Crane S.p.A. [Member]
					USD ($)	EUR (€)	USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum advance from Cambiano	'	'	'	'	'	€ 4	'
Advances from Cambiano, outstanding	'	'	'	'	0	'	0
Cash pledged for bank guarantee in connection with a performance guarantee	$2.60	€ 2	€ 3	'	'	'	'
Term of leasing contract	'	'	'	'4 years	'	'	'

Consolidating_Financial_Inform2

Consolidating Financial Information - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	2-May-13
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	8.25% Second Priority Senior Secured Obligations Due 2020 [Member]	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	$454,751	$439,246	$355,000	$355,000	'
Debt maturity date	1-Jan-20	1-Jan-20	'	'	'
Percentage of ownership interest	100.00%	'	'	'	'

Consolidating_Financial_Inform3

Consolidating Financial Information - Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$3,210	$1,881	$1,323	$1,468
Restricted cash	2,543	2,883	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	52,270	65,987	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,972	3,360	'	'
Income tax receivable	1,106	135	'	'
Deferred tax assets	3,605	3,715	'	'
Total current assets	66,706	77,961	'	'
Aircraft support parts, net	134,568	126,696	'	'
Aircraft, net	134,357	127,179	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	112,594	109,382	'	'
Goodwill	235,122	234,978	'	'
Other intangible assets, net	21,878	22,484	'	'
Other non-current assets	26,828	28,625	'	'
Total assets	732,053	727,305	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	31,062	29,035	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	'	'	'	'
Accrued and other current liabilities	39,516	41,233	'	'
Income tax payable	'	621	'	'
Total current liabilities	70,578	70,889	'	'
Long-term debt, less current portion	16,198	16,160	'	'
Long-term revolving credit facilities	83,553	68,086	'	'
Long-term notes payable	355,000	355,000	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	2,113	1,819	'	'
Uncertain tax positions	5,669	5,669	'	'
Deferred tax liabilities	12,656	16,775	'	'
Total liabilities	545,767	534,398	'	'
Stockholders' equity (deficit):	'	'	'	'
Common stock	1	1	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	180,528	179,954	'	'
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	4,510	12,104	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	288	-42	'	'
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) attributable to Erickson Incorporated	185,327	192,017	'	'
Noncontrolling interest	959	890	'	'
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	186,286	192,907	'	105,368
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	732,053	727,305	'	'
Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated ("EAC") [Member]	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	10	576	7	41
Restricted cash	152	151	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	12,405	17,290	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,143	1,878	'	'
Income tax receivable	10	70	'	'
Deferred tax assets	3,372	3,372	'	'
Total current assets	18,092	23,337	'	'
Aircraft support parts, net	97,054	93,719	'	'
Aircraft, net	95,289	88,242	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	68,484	70,145	'	'
Other intangible assets, net	2,205	2,205	'	'
Other non-current assets	325,436	325,768	'	'
Total assets	606,560	603,416	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	9,954	8,179	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	'	'	'	'
Accrued and other current liabilities	-48,691	-48,899	'	'
Total current liabilities	-38,737	-40,720	'	'
Long-term debt, less current portion	16,198	16,160	'	'
Long-term revolving credit facilities	83,553	68,086	'	'
Long-term notes payable	355,000	355,000	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	2,050	1,756	'	'
Uncertain tax positions	5,669	5,669	'	'
Deferred tax liabilities	12,628	16,745	'	'
Total liabilities	436,361	422,696	'	'
Stockholders' equity (deficit):	'	'	'	'
Common stock	1	1	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	180,528	179,954	'	'
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	-10,769	806	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	439	-41	'	'
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) attributable to Erickson Incorporated	170,199	180,720	'	'
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	170,199	180,720	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	606,560	603,416	'	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	'	-12	'	'
Restricted cash	364	364	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	30,796	40,560	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	915	582	'	'
Total current assets	32,075	41,494	'	'
Aircraft support parts, net	37,346	33,022	'	'
Aircraft, net	35,290	35,236	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	42,657	37,825	'	'
Goodwill	231,627	231,626	'	'
Other intangible assets, net	17,334	17,870	'	'
Other non-current assets	5,537	7,133	'	'
Total assets	401,866	404,206	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	17,691	17,889	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	'	'	'	'
Accrued and other current liabilities	59,930	66,513	'	'
Total current liabilities	77,621	84,402	'	'
Total liabilities	77,621	84,402	'	'
Stockholders' equity (deficit):	'	'	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	297,994	297,994	'	'
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	26,251	21,810	'	'
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) attributable to Erickson Incorporated	324,245	319,804	'	'
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	324,245	319,804	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	401,866	404,206	'	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	3,200	1,317	1,316	1,427
Restricted cash	2,027	2,368	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	8,996	8,024	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	914	900	'	'
Income tax receivable	1,096	65	'	'
Deferred tax assets	233	343	'	'
Total current assets	16,466	13,017	'	'
Aircraft support parts, net	213	'	'	'
Aircraft, net	3,778	3,701	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,453	1,412	'	'
Goodwill	4,257	4,114	'	'
Other intangible assets, net	2,339	2,409	'	'
Other non-current assets	947	816	'	'
Total assets	29,453	25,469	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	3,417	2,967	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	'	'	'	'
Accrued and other current liabilities	28,277	23,592	'	'
Income tax payable	'	621	'	'
Total current liabilities	31,694	27,180	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	63	63	'	'
Deferred tax liabilities	28	30	'	'
Total liabilities	31,785	27,273	'	'
Stockholders' equity (deficit):	'	'	'	'
Common stock	1,674	1,674	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	33	33	'	'
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	-5,520	-5,142	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	848	997	'	'
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) attributable to Erickson Incorporated	-2,965	-2,438	'	'
Noncontrolling interest	633	634	'	'
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	-2,332	-1,804	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	29,453	25,469	'	'
Consolidating Entries and Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	73	113	'	'
Total current assets	73	113	'	'
Aircraft support parts, net	-45	-45	'	'
Goodwill	-762	-762	'	'
Other non-current assets	-305,092	-305,092	'	'
Total assets	-305,826	-305,786	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	'	'	'	'
Accrued and other current liabilities	'	27	'	'
Total current liabilities	'	27	'	'
Total liabilities	'	27	'	'
Stockholders' equity (deficit):	'	'	'	'
Common stock	-1,674	-1,674	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	-298,027	-298,027	'	'
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	-5,452	-5,370	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-999	-998	'	'
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) attributable to Erickson Incorporated	-306,152	-306,069	'	'
Noncontrolling interest	326	256	'	'
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	-305,826	-305,813	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	($305,826)	($305,786)	'	'

Consolidating_Financial_Inform4

Consolidating Financial Information - Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net revenues:	$74,184	$36,940	'
Cost of revenues	65,904	27,666	'
Gross profit	8,280	9,274	'
Operating expenses:	'	'	'
General and administrative	6,797	6,311	'
Research and development	1,318	913	'
Selling and marketing	2,988	2,390	'
Total operating expenses	11,103	9,614	'
Operating income (loss)	-2,823	-340	'
Other income (expense):	'	'	'
Interest income (expense), net	-8,753	-1,357	'
Other income (expense), net	-188	-281	'
Total other income (expense)	-9,272	-1,791	'
Net income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest	-12,095	-2,131	'
Income tax expense (benefit)	-4,570	-1,136	'
Net income (loss)	-7,525	-995	9,866
Less: Net income (loss) related to noncontrolling interest	-69	-221	'
Net income (loss) attributable to Erickson Incorporated and common stockholders	-7,594	-1,216	'
Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated ("EAC") [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net revenues:	24,627	31,650	'
Cost of revenues	21,142	23,164	'
Gross profit	3,485	8,486	'
Operating expenses:	'	'	'
General and administrative	5,642	5,488	'
Research and development	1,318	913	'
Selling and marketing	2,801	2,397	'
Total operating expenses	9,761	8,798	'
Operating income (loss)	-6,276	-312	'
Other income (expense):	'	'	'
Interest income (expense), net	-8,508	-1,351	'
Other income (expense), net	-598	-426	'
Total other income (expense)	-9,106	-1,777	'
Net income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest	-15,382	-2,089	'
Income tax expense (benefit)	-3,807	-1,533	'
Net income (loss)	-11,575	-556	'
Net income (loss) attributable to Erickson Incorporated and common stockholders	-11,575	-556	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net revenues:	42,752	'	'
Cost of revenues	37,776	'	'
Gross profit	4,976	'	'
Operating expenses:	'	'	'
General and administrative	420	'	'
Selling and marketing	157	'	'
Total operating expenses	577	'	'
Operating income (loss)	4,399	'	'
Other income (expense):	'	'	'
Interest income (expense), net	16	'	'
Other income (expense), net	26	'	'
Total other income (expense)	42	'	'
Net income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest	4,441	'	'
Net income (loss)	4,441	'	'
Net income (loss) attributable to Erickson Incorporated and common stockholders	4,441	'	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net revenues:	11,560	9,768	'
Cost of revenues	11,741	8,956	'
Gross profit	-181	812	'
Operating expenses:	'	'	'
General and administrative	735	823	'
Selling and marketing	30	35	'
Total operating expenses	765	858	'
Operating income (loss)	-946	-46	'
Other income (expense):	'	'	'
Interest income (expense), net	-261	-6	'
Other income (expense), net	66	12	'
Total other income (expense)	-195	6	'
Net income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest	-1,141	-40	'
Income tax expense (benefit)	-763	397	'
Net income (loss)	-378	-437	'
Net income (loss) attributable to Erickson Incorporated and common stockholders	-378	-437	'
Consolidating Entries and Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net revenues:	-4,755	-4,478	'
Cost of revenues	-4,755	-4,454	'
Gross profit	'	-24	'
Operating expenses:	'	'	'
Selling and marketing	'	-42	'
Total operating expenses	'	-42	'
Operating income (loss)	'	-18	'
Other income (expense):	'	'	'
Other income (expense), net	-13	-20	'
Total other income (expense)	-13	-20	'
Net income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest	-13	-2	'
Net income (loss)	-13	-2	'
Less: Net income (loss) related to noncontrolling interest	-69	-221	'
Net income (loss) attributable to Erickson Incorporated and common stockholders	($82)	($223)	'

Consolidating_Financial_Inform5

Consolidating Financial Information - Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	($7,525)	($995)	$9,866
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	7,953	5,400	'
Deferred income taxes	-3,984	-1,533	'
Non-cash interest expense on debt	37	657	'
Stock-based compensation	160	180	'
Amortization of debt issuance costs	621	322	'
Gain on sale of equipment	-130	'	'
Changes in operating assets and liabilities	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	13,876	-6,252	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-599	-1,669	'
Income tax receivable, net	158	527	'
Aircraft support parts, net	-7,864	-7,282	'
Other non-current assets	1,545	'	'
Accounts payable	1,995	-316	'
Accrued and other current liabilities	-4,043	4,673	'
Other long-term liabilities	294	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	2,494	-6,288	'
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Restricted cash	200	-50	'
Purchases of aircraft and property, plant and equipment	-17,483	-2,924	'
Decrease (increase) in other assets	'	-35	'
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-17,283	-3,009	'
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Proceeds from shareholders, net	414	'	'
Repayments of credit facilities	-24,400	-59,270	'
Borrowings from credit facilities	39,867	68,590	'
Debt issuance costs	-230	-199	'
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	15,651	9,121	'
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	467	31	'
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1,329	-145	'
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,881	1,468	1,468
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	3,210	1,323	1,881
Erickson Air-Crane, Incorporated ("EAC") [Member]	'	'	'
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-11,575	-556	'
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	5,311	5,347	'
Deferred income taxes	-4,119	-1,533	'
Non-cash interest expense on debt	37	657	'
Stock-based compensation	160	180	'
Amortization of debt issuance costs	621	322	'
Gain on sale of equipment	-61	'	'
Changes in operating assets and liabilities	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	4,884	-5,176	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-266	-1,554	'
Income tax receivable, net	60	-452	'
Aircraft support parts, net	-3,335	-7,282	'
Other non-current assets	-57	'	'
Accounts payable	1,774	-635	'
Accrued and other current liabilities	208	4,445	'
Other long-term liabilities	294	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-6,064	-6,237	'
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Restricted cash	'	3	'
Purchases of aircraft and property, plant and equipment	-10,635	-2,921	'
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-10,635	-2,918	'
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Proceeds from shareholders, net	414	'	'
Repayments of credit facilities	-24,400	-59,270	'
Borrowings from credit facilities	39,867	68,590	'
Debt issuance costs	-230	-199	'
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	15,651	9,121	'
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	482	'	'
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-566	-34	'
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	576	41	41
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	10	7	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	4,441	'	'
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	2,452	'	'
Gain on sale of equipment	-25	'	'
Changes in operating assets and liabilities	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	9,764	'	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-332	'	'
Income tax receivable, net	-3	'	'
Aircraft support parts, net	-4,325	'	'
Other non-current assets	1,596	'	'
Accounts payable	-197	'	'
Accrued and other current liabilities	-6,582	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	6,789	'	'
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Purchases of aircraft and property, plant and equipment	-6,777	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-6,777	'	'
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	12	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	-12	'	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-378	-437	'
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	190	53	'
Deferred income taxes	135	'	'
Gain on sale of equipment	-44	'	'
Changes in operating assets and liabilities	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	-785	-1,078	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-1	-115	'
Income tax receivable, net	101	979	'
Aircraft support parts, net	-204	'	'
Other non-current assets	6	'	'
Accounts payable	418	319	'
Accrued and other current liabilities	2,331	228	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	1,769	-51	'
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Restricted cash	200	-53	'
Purchases of aircraft and property, plant and equipment	-71	-3	'
Decrease (increase) in other assets	'	-35	'
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	129	-91	'
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	-15	31	'
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1,883	-111	'
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,317	1,427	1,427
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	3,200	1,316	'
Consolidating Entries and Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-13	-2	'
Changes in operating assets and liabilities	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	$13	$2	'

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'	'
Effective income tax rate	37.80%	53.30%
Amount of unfavorable discrete items	$300,000	'
Amount of change in uncertain tax position	$0	'
IRS [Member]	'	'
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'	'
Year under examination	'2012	'
Minimum [Member] \| Greek [Member]	'	'
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'	'
Year under examination	'2010	'
Minimum [Member] \| Malaysia [Member]	'	'
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'	'
Year under examination	'2008	'
Maximum [Member] \| Greek [Member]	'	'
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'	'
Year under examination	'2011	'
Maximum [Member] \| Malaysia [Member]	'	'
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]	'	'
Year under examination	'2011	'

Reportable_Segments_Additional

Reportable Segments - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
	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
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total net revenues	$74,184	$36,940
Government [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total net revenues	55,917	17,607
Commercial [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total net revenues	$18,267	$19,333

Reportable_Segments_Schedule_o1

Reportable Segments - Schedule of Gross Profit by Reportable Segment (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total gross profit	$8,280	$9,274
Operating Segments [Member] \| Government [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total gross profit	34,850	11,076
Operating Segments [Member] \| Commercial [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total gross profit	9,471	10,712
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Non-allocated costs	($36,041)	($12,514)

Reportable_Segments_Schedule_o2

Reportable Segments - Schedule of Assets by Reportable Segment (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total assets	$732,053	$727,305
Government [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total assets	284,696	295,153
Commercial [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total assets	18,590	21,070
Corporate [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total assets	51,099	51,756
Fixed Assets [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Total assets	$377,668	$359,326

Reportable_Segments_Reconcilia

Reportable Segments - Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income (Loss) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'
Total operating income (loss)	($2,823)	($340)
Operating expenses, net	11,103	9,614
Operating Segments [Member] \| Government [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'
Total operating income (loss)	34,850	11,076
Operating Segments [Member] \| Commercial [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'
Total operating income (loss)	9,471	10,712
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'
Non-allocated costs of revenue	-36,041	-12,514
Operating expenses, net	($11,103)	($9,614)

Reportable_Segments_Schedule_o3

Reportable Segments - Schedule of Revenue by Geographic Area (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Total net revenues	$74,184	$36,940
North America [Member]	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Total net revenues	17,715	11,380
Middle East [Member]	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Total net revenues	19,951	'
Europe [Member]	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Total net revenues	3,314	3,038
Asia [Member]	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Total net revenues	5,757	2,093
South America [Member]	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Total net revenues	8,107	5,872
Africa [Member]	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Total net revenues	8,287	'
Australia [Member]	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Total net revenues	$11,053	$14,557

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Nov. 30, 2012	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 27, 2012
	USD ($)	Environmental Remediation Matters [Member]	Priority 1 [Member]	Arizona [Member]	Fortis [Member]
		USD ($)	USD ($)	Parties	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	'	'	'
Number of subcontracts	'	'	2	'	'
Unpaid invoice for work performed	'	'	700,000	'	'
Total amount claimed	'	'	2,000,000	'	'
Settlement agreement paid	'	'	225,000	'	'
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	'	'	'	'

Related_Party_Transactions_Add

Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Expenses and other costs	$0.20	$0
Cash received from related party	$0.40	'
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])	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	USD ($)	AUD
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Contract Value	$2,235	2,500
Market Value	2,306	'
Asset (Liability)	($71)	'

Cost_Per_Hour_CHP_Reserves_Add

Cost Per Hour ("CHP") Reserves - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Guarantees [Abstract]	'	'
Net CPH expense	$0	$0.10
CPH liability reserve	$0	$0.50

Variable_Interest_Entity_Addit

Variable Interest Entity - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Grupo Inaer [Member]	Fiduciara Centro Nord (FCN) [Member]	European Air-Crane S.p.A. [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Variable interest entity, ownership interest percentage	'	'	'	'	49.00%
Ownership interest percentage by noncontrolling owners	'	'	49.00%	2.00%	'
VIE assets	$5,900,000	$5,500,000	'	'	'
VIE liabilities	3,300,000	3,000,000	'	'	'
Noncontrolling interest	$959,000	$890,000	'	'	'

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
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders	($7,594)	($1,216)
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	13,789,426	9,727,127
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards	'	'
Dilutive weighted average shares outstanding	13,789,426	9,727,127
Basic earnings (loss) per share	($0.55)	($0.13)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	($0.55)	($0.13)
Antidilutive common stock equivalents excluded from diluted earnings (loss) per share	41,723	153,047

Stockbased_Compensation_Additi

Stock-based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of common stock shares reserved for issuance under Long Term Incentive Plan	'	'	417,649
Number of common stock shares available for grant under Long Term Incentive Plan	25,263	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense recognized	$0.20	$0.20	'
Weighted average period for unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	'9 months 18 days	'	'
Restricted Stock Award Units [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Granted (in shares)	15,500	0	'

Stockbased_Compensation_Summar

Stock-based Compensation - Summary of Restricted Stock Unit Awards Activity (Detail) (Restricted Stock Award Units [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Restricted Stock Award Units [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Outstanding unvested at December 31, 2013	91,218	'
Granted	15,500	0
Vested restricted stock units	-1,620	'
Forfeited	-17,875	'
Outstanding unvested at March 31, 2014	87,223	'
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding unvested at December 31, 2013	$11.75	'
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$21.53	'
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested restricted stock units	$8	'
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited	$12.39	'
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding unvested at March 31, 2014	$13.42	'

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 $)	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'
2014	$741
2015	278
2016	9
2017	7
2018	'
Thereafter	'
Total	$1,035

Subsequent_Events_Additional_I

Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) (8.25% Second Priority Senior Secured Obligations Due 2020 [Member], USD $)	2-May-13	2-May-14
In Millions, unless otherwise specified		Subsequent Events [Member]
		2020 Senior Notes [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'
Principal amount of debt in Exchange Offer	'	$355
Interest rate (as a percent)	8.25%	8.25%
Debt instrument, maturity period	'2020	'2020
Exchange offer expiration date	'	2-Jun-14