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Subsequent Events (Details) | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2019 USD ($) business | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Purchase price |  | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 63,000
First Choice Aerospace, two companies |  |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Acquisition-related expenses |  | $ 569,000 |  |
First Choice Aerospace, two companies | Subsequent Event |  |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Ownership percentage | 100.00% |  |  |
Number of companies acquired | business | 2 |  |  |
Employment contracts, term | 3 years |  |  |
Noncompete agreements, term | 5 years |  |  |
Purchase price | $ 112,000,000 |  |  |
Potential earn-out payments, maximum | $ 40,000,000 |  |  |

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