Is there a high demand for 68w's for the Army?

Question

do they usually have openings at meps for that mos?

does getting into airborne school depend on your mos?

Answer 1

68W is a fairly common MOS, with good availability.

Getting Airborne in your contract does depend on your MOS.

I've seen 68Ws get Airborne in their contract when they join.

I've also seen 68Ws get picked up for Airborne straight out of AIT.

Answer 2

Yes, there is a  very high demand for 68W's.  I am currently a medic deployed to Iraq, and I can tell you that every unit I have been in has had a shortage of medics.