Not Mk 32 pods - Cobham 90X series pods.
FSTA using A330 wings - Pods hung from points where Engines 1 and 4 would be if it was an A340 wing, but with the A330 wing appropriately modified. (Possibly why the RAAF specifically ordered A340 wings).
I'm guessing MSOs will need to do the ALM course at Cranwell so they can sign for the weight and balance? Doesn't matter what the background of the MSO is if they are appropriately trained on the new system. Although a background as an AE/ALM/Nav/steward would be useful for different scenarios.
Lionel - be interested to see your copy of the TORs?
Edited to add - FSTA won't be using L1011 or DC10 wings - so the aileron argument is a moot point. And I'm sure EADS will iron out all the snags before delivery and provide a turnkey solution etc.